Tag: 2021

Pause to Pray for Others

On this Christmas Eve…as the nation and the world 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 travelling to be with loved ones

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and world leaders at this time

Daily Devotions for Friday 24th December, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus on this CHRISTmas Eve

Reading : JOHN 1 verses 6-18

Meditation : as we pause with Jesus this morning, take time and consider all that is said here.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others feeling distant from God at this time

Pray your own honest words to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray with thanksgiving for all local shopkeepers near your home
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this set passage again from JOHN 1
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to the Master Planner

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For who you
And for the blessings of this day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Advent Thursday Evening Prayers with Others

As your Thursday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as we journey through this Christmas week

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from LUKE 2 verses 8-20

You are encouraged to follow the pattern of P-R-A-Y which we have found to be a blessing from Lectio365/24-7 Prayer

P ause in God’s presence – acknowledge He is with you where you are

R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given

A sk for His help – for yourself and for a situation/person known to you at this time

Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!

Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd December, 2021

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

Reading : JOHN 1 verses 1-5

Meditation : as we pause with God, we take time to consider these particular words this morning.
What do they mean for you today?
Which words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray with thanksgiving for the Bible in our own language
Father God…hear our prayers and receive our sacrifice of praise

Evening
Reading : read this opening passage again from JOHN 1
Reflect on the words and truths at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – this God – our God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our praise and worship to you
For who you are
O help us to know you more
To love you better
To follow you more closely
In Jesus’ name, Amen.