Tag: 2021

Pause to Pray for Others

On this Friday in October…as the nation and the world still wrestles with new cases and vaccine supplies…and other points of crisis and concern… you are invited to pause and continue to 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 – in our community, in our nation and in our world – and for parts of the world in turmoil at this time

For family and friends and neighbours

For those in our community and city affected by the virus at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and world leaders at this time of decision making as COP26 approaches

Daily Devotions for Friday 22nd October, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LUKE 15 verses 8-10

Meditation : As we pause with Jesus this morning
Take the time and consider this scene of rejoicing!
When did you last rejoice with the angels?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for someone ‘lost’
and for someone recently ‘found’

Pray your own honest words to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
We give thanks for the Bible in our own language
Father, Son and Holy Spirit – thank you, thank you!

Evening
Reading : read this short passage again from LUKE 15
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to Jesus

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have brought back home
And for those you are drawing nearer to at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 21st October, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 15 verses 1-7

Meditation : take time and consider this scene of rejoicing!
What does this story mean to you?
Is there a lost sheep on your prayer list?

And then pray in response – for a lost sheep known to you

Pray your own words to the LORD God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
We give thanks for Chris and Jacqui in our church office
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 15 verses 1-7
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your prayers for others

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we call out to you
Give saving grace we ask
Let heaven rejoice!
In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Pause to Pray for Others

On this Wednesday in October…as the nation and the world still wrestles with new cases and vaccine supplies…and other points of crisis and concern… you are invited to pause and continue to 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 – in our community, in our nation and in our world – and for parts of the world in turmoil at this time

For family and friends and neighbours

For the supply of vaccines to all corners of the world

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and world leaders at this time of decision making as COP26 approaches

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 20th October, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 10 verses 21-24

Meditation : take time to consider these words this moning
Imagine the scene as Jesus rejoices!

Then pray in response to this Father God of ours
Praying with rejoicing for…..

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
We give thanks for Linda Wright as our Pastoral Worker
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless her real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 10
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, loving God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
As we thank you for our Church Family at Liberton
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 19th October, 2021

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MARK 11 verses 1-11

Meditation : consider this scene as we pause with God today.
A Triumphant Entry!
Who is this Jesus to you?
Who did you last talk to about Him?

Take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
King of kings!

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 MARK 11
Reflect on the words and events…. And then pray to this Jesus in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, King of kings!
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our evening praises to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.