Daily Devotions for Saturday 29th July, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : LUKE 24 verses 13-35
Two of Jesus’ followers walk with Jesus
What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus

O Lord
We believe
Help our unbelief
Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own Midday Prayer

Lord, there are times when we feel overwhelmed by life
and do not know what lies ahead.
But Your gracious leadership shows us how to keep going
even though we may be confused or hurting.
Please continue to grant us your encouragement.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 24 verses 13-35
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LUKE chapter 24 verses 1-12 – 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 Friday – 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 in parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Friday 28th July, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LUKE 24 verses 1-12
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Resurrection of Jesus!
What images or words stay with you?
Who do you identify with most?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Risen Lord
Naming others in a place of mourning at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those hoping to go to university this year
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 24 verses 1-12 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Risen Lord

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LUKE chapter 23 verses 50-56 – 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 Thursday – 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 Ukraine, Russia and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Thursday 27th July, 2023

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

Reading : LUKE 23 verses 50-56
The Burial of Jesus
What is God teaching/reminding you from these verses?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on leaders and workers of our childrens’ activities
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 23 verses 50-56
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LUKE chapter 23 verses 44-49 – 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 Wednesday – 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 Russia, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow