Category: Celtic Devotions

Morning
Reading :   John 17 vs 20-26
Meditation :  consider Jesus’ prayer here for all believers
– and then pray to be a part of it all anew!
(Pray your own words
Of worship
For understanding and of need
For truth in following Jesus – in your world
Our Living Hope)
Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on those who are struggling in their faith in God
LORD God of all hope, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 17 v 20
Reflect …. And Pray for another believer, or group of believers in our world.
LORD God, our God, in Your mercy, hear my prayer.

Morning
Reading :  John 17 vs 6-19
Meditation :  consider Jesus’ prayer for His disciples
Pray to this Jesus, as one of His followers
Lord Jesus, my Lord,
I read these words
Help me understand them
And make me a living part of Your plans
Among Your people – In our world
With Your joy!
In Your name I ask, Amen.

Midday
Pray the Prayer of the Kirk Member this month as your prayer.
LORD, hear my prayer

Evening
Reading :  John 17 v 13
Reflect on these words again and then pray in response – with joy!
LORD, my God,
For all of today I thank You.
As I have opened my lips to praise You
So may my heart be ever open to Your Kingdom purposes.
And may Your joy ever be mine, even overflowing to others!
Amen I pray at the end of the day.

Morning
Reading :  John 17 vs 1-5
Meditation :  consider how God is glorified through Jesus!
–  and then Praise God – in prayer – or song?
(Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and of trust
That Jesus’ name is lifted high – wherever you are today )
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray for the church to know a Sunday blessing tomorrow as we gather together
Father God, our God, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading : John 17 vs 1-5
Reflect on these words again, and Pray in response to this Jesus
O LORD, hear my evening prayer.

Morning
Reading :  John 16 vs 5-16
Meditation :   Give thanks on Christmas Day for God’s gifts
– His Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit to all those who believe        
and then pray, with much thanks, to receive.
Giving God
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
For today – and all Your gifts!
In Jesus’ wonderful name,  Amen.

Midday
Pray for peace among the nations of our world
O God, of good and perfect gifts, hear our prayers!

Evening
Reading :  John 16 vs 13-15
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
Pray in response to receive afresh…even today!
O Lord, my Saviour God, hear my prayer on this – Your Special – Day.

Morning
Reading :  John 15 v 18 – ch.16 v 4
Meditation :  consider what Jesus is teaching here…
and Pray in response, in our world, on Christmas Eve
Saviour God,
This world is not our home – thank you.
Help us, protect us, guide us in this world – we call out.
Forgive us when we get too comfy here – please.
And make us more like Jesus – this world needs Him so badly.
Amen we pray together this day.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the residents and staff at Braid Hills Nursing Home.
Father God, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 15 vs 18-19
Reflect on these words again and Pray in response,
Giving thanks for those around the world, and in Liberton, who share the Good News.
O God, hear our evening prayers.

Morning
Reading :   John 15 vs 1-17
Meditation :  consider Jesus’ words here
– are we producing lasting fruit in our life and work as His friends?
And then Pray to Him in response – to be a fruitful and faithful friend
Lord Jesus,
I am amazed that You call me friend- thank you thank you!
I am humbled that You want me to bear fruit for You – use me use me!
Lord, I need the help of Your Holy Spirit – today today!
Amen – we pray together in Jesus’ name.

Midday
Pray for those dreading Christmas Day, for various reasons, in our city.
LORD of hope, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 15 v 15
Reflect on ‘What a Friend we have in Jesus’
And then humbly Pray to Him in response.
LORD, hear my prayer.