During this particular week the Church of Scotland has invited us all to pray together for our Church and our Country
Amen we say together with others
Tag: 2020
Daily Devotions for 18th August, 2020
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 112
Meditation : consider this passage this morning.
The Happiness of a Good Person.
What is God saying to you today from this passage?
What is your response to Him and His written Word today?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
With honest humility
For members of your family
For our world in these days
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 for what you are saying to me at this time
Evening
Reading : read the words again from PSALM 112
Reflect on these verses…. And then pray to our God in response
Father God, our gracious God, hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we name others before you in our family
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Call to Pray with Others in the Church
You are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation at this time of the day
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
You are asked to pray for the Church and our Country this week
Call to Midday Prayer with the Church
During this particular week the Church of Scotland has invited us all to pray together for our Church and our Country
Amen we say together with others
August Rhythm of Time-Out
As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provided a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these times sadly it is not possible to open and run this space….for now….
But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are at home or work
You are invited to pause regularly at some time during AUGUST and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.
You are encouraged to visit the PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard which is open 8am-8pm during August and visit the prayer stations as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days.
You are encouraged to journey onwards and upwards with your rhythm of prayer and devotion – on your own and with others.
You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this particular week you are invited to join the Church of Scotland Week of prayer for Church and Country.
You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through this week together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days of 2020.
Daily Devotions for Monday 17th August, 2020
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : PSALM 111
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Psalms this morning.
In praise of the LORD.
What words or images stay with you?
What encourages or challenges you today?
Pray in response to what you have read
‘With all my heart I will thank the LORD’
‘How wonderful are the things the LORD does!’
‘He provides food’
‘In all he does he is faithful and just’
In and through Christ Jesus,
This is our morning song of praise.
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our children and young people
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 111
Reflect on these words of praise and worship and then Pray in response
LORD God, our God,
We thank you
We delight in you
We bow before you
We trust you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.