Celtic Devotions 9th December

Morning
Reading :  John 6 vs 16-24
Meditation :  consider why the disciples were afraid here and all that happened
because of Jesus.
and  pray to Him in response
Lord Jesus
I believe this happened
And yet my fears are so real.
Come to me, Help me by Your Holy Spirit within me,
Even today I ask.
Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on the residents and staff at Liberton Hospital.
LORD, hear our prayers. 

Evening
Reading :  John 6 v 20
Reflect on these words…and your fears and pray your evening prayer to this Jesus
O Lord, hear my evening prayer to You and come alongside me I cry.

Celtic Devotions 8th December

Morning
Reading :  John 5 vs 1-15
Meditation :  take time and consider how Jesus changed this man’s life –
Pray in response…to believe….to worship….to ask….
Jesus
I read
I wish I had been there
I believe
I ask you this day for…..
Amen I pray in Your precious name.

Midday
Take time in silence to listen for God to speak with you.

Evening
Reading :  John 5 vs 8-9
Reflect on this man’s new life – because of Jesus-  and pray to Him in response.
LORD, in Your mercy, hear our evening prayers.

Celtic Devotions 7th December

Morning
Reading :  John 4 vs 27-42
Meditation : consider all that happens here….
Pray for someone you know to believe in this Jesus
LORD,
Thank you for changing these lives.
Hear our prayers to You as we name these people.
And grant Your Life-giving salvation we cry out!   
Amen.

Midday
Pray for someone you know awaiting medical treatment
Father God, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 4 v 42
Reflect on what you believe… and pray in response.
LORD God, our God, hear our prayers.

Celtic Devotions 5th December

Morning
Reading :  John 3 vs 1-21
Meditation :  consider Jesus’ words here……
How do you respond to verses 3….5….12…..16…..21?
And then pray, honestly, to this Jesus – even with your questions.
Jesus,
There is a lot here to ponder,
To understand and to believe.
Help by Your Holy Spirit
To understand and believe
That I might know You better
And so live this Life You speak of.
Amen we pray this morn.

Midday
Pray for God’s blessing on all who will meet tomorrow in our churches.
LORD, hear our prayers!

Evening
Reading :  John 3 v 16
Take time and Reflect that God loves you – He really does – and then Pray in response.
O God, thank you, thank you! Amen we cry.

Celtic Devotions 6th December

Morning
Reading :  John 4 vs 1-26
Meditation :  consider what Jesus offers here to this woman
Pray to receive…
And then pray for someone you know with a heavy burden at this time
Lord Jesus
Thank you that you give and give and give!
Hear our morning prayers to receive
And for those we name before You.
Amen we say together.

Midday
Pray a blessing of God’s Advent grace on all churches in SE Edinburgh
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 4 vs 13-15
Reflect on these verses again – and pray at the end of your day
Lord of today and of the Church,
Lord of my life and my tomorrow,
Hear my evening prayer. Amen I pray in Jesus’ name.

Celtic Devotions 4th December

Morning
Reading :  John 2 vs 1-11
Meditation :   Imagine the scene!!
then take time and Pray for a miracle-wonder,
something that will bring glory and honour to Jesus.
LORD Almighty,
God of perfect holiness,
God of safety and refuge,
I put my trust anew in You.
Teach me to wait on You
Even this day.
In Jesus’ Name,  Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Mike Taylor, minister at Northfield C of S
Father God, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 2 v 5
Reflect on these words – did Jesus ask you to do something today?  Pray to Him in response 
Lord, hear my prayer.