On this Tuesday in May – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church family, the SEECofS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Sudan, Ukraine, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : PHILIPPIANS 2 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
The Servant King.
Son of God.
Son of Man.
What do the words mean to you at this time?
Take time to Pray in response
Looking again at each verse
We can but worship you this day O LORD
We can but ask for those in need or trouble this day O LORD
O make us more like Jesus we ask
Today
And every day
In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask and seek and knock……and hear
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PHILIPPIANS 2 verses 1-11
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes
Shine Jesus shine
Blaze Spirit blaze
Flow river flow
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from EPHESIANS 4 verses 25-32 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Monday – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Sudan, Yemen, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
As we journey through these days of May 2023….
At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.
The Upper Room will be open once again this Tuesday…..and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….
This is a quiet place…..a safe place for you and God to take time-out together
* A space for you to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times
There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am, 12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..or you can arrange to pray with the Prayer Team at some point suitable for you….
You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of the words laid out at the various stations from PSALM 139……or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name.
Our Prayer Team also invite you to Prayer for Healing – a safe place with a small trained team – each Tuesday in May and June. This will be available in the McDonald Room (near the cafe foyer) 1-2pm and 6.30-7.30pm.
You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting!) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.
The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During May our focus will be on Thy Kingdom Come as we continue on the theme of Telling Others the Good News . This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.
And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture runs 18-28 May. Will you be praying for 5??
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through the month of May 2023.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : EPHESIANS 4 verses 25-32
Meditation : take the time to consider this passage today.
God’s People.
Living as light in the world.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning about His Kingdom ways?
What is your response to God’s Word today?
Pray in response – to our God , the God of the Church.
Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need – for yourself and others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessings on those on your personal prayer list
O LORD, have mercy on each and all and give help we ask
Evening
Reading : read the passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response
LORD God, the LORD Almighty, hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for the blessings of this day
As I call out to you for others
As I lay myself and this world before you
Confessing the failures of Your Church even of this day
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
