Category: Celtic Devotions

Morning
Reading :  Psalm 130
Meditation :  consider these eight verses – and all they teach about our God
and Pray …….to be a waiter
Father God, thank you for this Sunday.
Thank you for Jesus.
Thank you for the gift of Your written Word.
I open my arms, my mind and soul
To receive all You have for me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on Alistair Keil, who was preaching today at LK

Evening
Reading :    Psalm 130
Reflect on how God has blessed you today and pray to Him
Father God,
For all of today
I thank You.
I put my trust and hope in You,
Forgive my sins
And rest in Your unfailing love.
In Jesus’ wonderful name,  Amen.

Morning
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 vs 38-58
Meditation :  consider how God defeats giants – often using people like David
Pray for faith and strength – like David!
(Pray your own words at the start of this day)
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray for the church to know a Sunday blessing tomorrow as we gather together

Evening
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 v 45
Reflect on these words and pray in response to the LORD God Almighty

Morning
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 vs 12-25
Meditation :  consider how David enters the scene
and Pray to be where God wants you to be – and in His timing
God of history,
Of David and Goliath,
We worship You.
God of today,
Of technology and corporate finance,
We trust in You.
Help us to be where and when You want us to be
Even this day –  Amen we pray together.

Midday
Make the Lord’s Prayer your Thursday midday prayer.

Evening
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 v 24
Reflect on what makes you fearful
and Pray to God, honestly.

Morning
Reading : 1 Samuel 17 vs 1-11
Meditation : consider the problem
Pray in response to know God with you this day – whatever the circumstances
Faithful and strong God
I give You this day
Whatever is ahead
And all that I am expecting.
Stay with me I ask.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Say nothing – take time to listen for God to speak with you
even for a few moments in the middle of the day.

Evening
Reading : 1 Samuel 17 v 11
Reflect on this scene
and Pray in response.

Morning
Reading :  1 Samuel 16 vs 14-23
Meditation :  consider David’s place in the palace
Pray to be where God wants you to be – even this day
(Pray your own words at the start of this day)
Amen we humbly pray.

Midday
Pray for those who serve others as pastoral visitors in LK

Evening
Reading :  1 Samuel 16 v 23
Reflect on this verse
and Pray your evening words