Author: Nikki

Morning
Reading :   John 14 vs 1-14
Meditation :  consider what Thomas asked, Philip said and what Jesus promised
–  and then pray in response to believe in Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
O Jesus,
I read these words,
Now hear my prayer I ask,
And help me to trust and obey You
With a clearer understanding
Through all my questions,
Even this new day!
Amen I pray.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on all those who serve us in leadership at LK and in our churches
LORD, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 14 v 6
Reflect on these words again of Jesus and pray in response to Him
  Lord Jesus, my Saviour, hear my evening prayer.

Morning
Reading :  John 13 vs 18-38
Meditation :  consider here Peter….Judas….and all that Jesus knew         
Pray in response to Him
Lord Jesus,
Forgive us, Forgive me, For failing you
With my thoughts, my words, my actions.
Help me I pray to be more loyal and true to You
Above all others.
Amen and amen we pray together.

Midday
Pray for an Advent blessing on our city!
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers!

Evening
Reading :  John 13 v 33
Reflect on our Saviour God in heaven and pray to Him!
LORD God, our great God,
For who You are – I worship You.
For all of today – I thank You.
For being with me tomorrow – I trust You.
In Jesus’ powerful name,  Amen.

Morning
Reading :  John 13 vs 1-17
Meditation :  consider what happens here  –  then pray,
asking God to show you someone you can help today
Pray your own words to this Jesus
(Of worship – to the Servant King
Of willingness to serve another today
And to be more just like Him)
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray, asking God if there is someone you could bring to a church service tomorrow
Living Stones challenge!! (If you don’t know about this – ask someone at LK!)
Amen we pray together.

Evening
Reading :  John 13 vs 12-17
Reflect on Jesus’ words…..then Pray to Him
Lord, hear my evening prayer.

Morning
Reading :  John 12 vs 1-19
Meditation :  consider Mary’s actions…but Judas’ words…
and then Pray to be more like her in loving Jesus sacrificially
LORD Jesus,
I read
I believe
Help me understand
And do what pleases You
Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray for those in need of food, shelter, clothing, hope in our city
O LORD God, in Your mercy, hear our prayers!

Evening
Reading :  John 12 vs 7-8
Reflect on what these verses say to you and then Pray in response
O God of the poor and the poor in spirit, hear my prayer.

Morning
Reading :  John 11 vs 1-44
Meditation : consider all that happened here – to Mary, Martha, Jesus, his disciples
– and Lazarus!!!
– and then pray for understanding and to trust this Jesus more and more
O God of life and death
Of mountain top and dark valley,
We worship You this morning
For what we read, and Your power even over death in Christ Jesus.
Help us believe. Help us trust. Help us hope beyond the grave!
In Jesus’ name –  Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on someone you know in a place of grief and sorrow.
Father God, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 11 vs 21-22….35….41-42
Reflect… and Pray in response to this Jesus
LORD, hear my prayer.

Morning
Reading :   John 10 vs 1-21
Meditation :   consider Jesus’ words…..is He your Good Shepherd?
Pray to Him, for protection and good pasture even this day.
Faithful and loving and good Shepherd,
Thank you for these verses this morning.
Help me trust You afresh
Above my fears, my weaknesses and my enemies.
You are my strength, my Rock, my Saviour.
Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on someone who has hurt you.
LORD, in Your mercy, hear my prayer.

Evening
Reading :  John 10 v 11 and v 14
Reflect on how Jesus has been with you this day
and Pray in response to Him
Lord, hear our prayers.