Celtic Devotions 13th May

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Morning
Reading :  John 14 vs 15-21
Meditation :  consider why we need the Holy Spirit as Jesus’ disciples.
Pray to keep in step with Him this day.
Spirit of the living God
Fall anew and again on me,
On us, the Church of Jesus,
On those I love and care for,
On our nation,
We cry out in Jesus’ name,   Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on Holyrood and our MSPs.

Evening
Reading : John 14 v 15
Reflect on your love for Jesus and pray your evening prayer.

Celtic Devotions 12th May

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Morning
Reading :  John 14 vs 8-14
Meditation :  consider what Jesus said in verses 12-14
Ask for something in Jesus’ name.
Father God
Thank you that You hear my prayer
In Jesus’ Name.
May the answer bring glory to You.
Amen.

Midday
Make the Lord’s Prayer your midday Prayer

Evening
Reading : John 14 v 13
Reflect on this verse and pray in response.

Celtic Devotions 11th May

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Morning
Reading :  John 14 vs 5-8
Meditation :   consider Jesus as the way,  the truth,  the life
Pray to trust Him more.
Lord Jesus,
Help me understand these words,
Help me follow you more closely,
Truly and deeply.
Amen.

Midday
Pray for someone you know who is struggling in life

Evening
Reading : John 14 v 8
Reflect on this verse – and pray to God your heavenly Father

Celtic Devotions 10th May

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Morning
Reading :  John 14 vs 1-4
Meditation :  consider Jesus’ words of hope.
Pray to Him in praise.
Thank you Jesus that you know I get troubled
Help me to trust you more
Thank you Jesus that you know all about heaven
Help me to put my hope in you
Even this day anew.
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing of hope on another Edinburgh church.

Evening
Reading : John 14 v 1
Reflect on ‘anything troubling you – and pray to trust Jesus
Lord Jesus, I thank you for the hope of heaven that is to come.
Help me lay my burdens down at your feet.
I bring my praise, my prayers, my life
And I lay them all down before you.
In hopeful faith,  Amen.

Celtic Devotions 9th May

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Morning
Reading :  Psalm 8
Meditation :  look outside and consider these words.
Pray in worship.
O LORD, our Lord,
Great is your name!
This day
Receive our morning praise
And show us your glory in the heavens and on earth
Moment by moment, hour by hour.
Amen we pray together.

Midday
Say nothing – take time to listen to God the Creator to speak with you.

Evening
Reading : Psalm 8 vs 3-5
Reflect on these words.
Pray in response for your place in God’s Creation.

Celtic Devotions 8th May

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Morning
Reading :  Zechariah 10 vs 6-12
Meditation :   consider how Judah’s God is described here – our God
Pray to Him.
God of Judah of old
We praise you
For your mercy, compassion and forgiveness.
Make us strong in you this day
We humbly pray.
In Jesus’ Name,  Amen

Midday
Pray for someone you know who is suffering or sorrowing

Evening
Reading : Zechariah 10 v 12
Reflect on this verse at the end of your day
Pray to Him in response – giving thanks for God’s strength to you