Tag: 2020

Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 33-35

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
Jesus’ use of Parables.
What do the words mean for you today?
Is there something you want Jesus to clarify at this time?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking for the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you

Pray your own words to the LORD our God.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit

In Jesus’ name we say together…Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s guidance at this time
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Jesus in MATTHEW 13
Reflect on what he says at the end of your day
and Pray in response to Him

O Lord, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have given help to
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Call to Pray with Others

At this time in your Wednesday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and colleagues

For those in our community who live alone

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 31 and 32

Meditation : prayerfully consider this parable from Jesus.
What is He saying to you today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours

O LORD our God,
Thank you
For sending Jesus
From heaven to earth
O teach us
More and more
About your Eternal Kingdom
In Jesus’ name we ask
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Leadership Ministry Team at LK
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these few verses again from MATTHEW 13
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, our Father God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your guiding hand this day
As we seek your Kingdom come tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Call to Pray with Others

At this time in your Tuesday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and neighbours

For those in our community worried about their jobs

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time

Call to Midday Prayer

At this time in your Tuesday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others who are gathered in the Upper Room …to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to be still in God’s Presence

You are invited to name others in need known to you

You are encouraged to pray God’s blessing on our Church Family as we live and work and witness for Jesus

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th October, 2020

Upper Room day – time-out with God

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 24-30

Meditation : consider this passage – the Parable of the Weeds
What is God teaching you today from this passage about His Kingdom?
What is your response to Him?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
With honest humility

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the passage again from MATTHEW 13

Reflect on Jesus’ words…. And then pray to Him in response

Jesus, Teacher and Lord, hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we consider your words here
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.