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Daily Devotions for Wednesday 5th JULY 2023

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

Reading : LUKE 15 verses 1-10
Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.

The Lost Sheep.
The Lost Coin.
What is your response to God’s written Word today?
What words stay with you?

Then turn to pray to Him in response

O LORD our God,
Thank you for all these words
And all they teach me about your saving grace
As we continue to Pray for 5
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those attending StageNSlam today
O LORD, give saving grace and hear our prayers we ask this day.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 15 verses 1-10
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God

O LORD our God,
Thank you for these words and images
And all they teach me about your saving grace
As we continue to Pray for 5
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Tuesday 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 14 verses 15-33 – 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 Tuesday – 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 team at StageNSlam this week

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

Midday Prayers for StageNSlam

On this first Tuesday in July – you are invited to pause and pray where you are for all those leading and attending StageNSlam this week…..

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the Team – as they prepare to serve and spend time with local teenagers – and for all those who come along that they might meet with Jesus above all else
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Prayer Prayer Prayer

As a Church, Prayer is one of the central pillars in our church life and work – and in our individual lives as disciples of Jesus.

We have a Prayer Team available to listen and chat and pray with you….on a Sunday morning at the Cross after the morning service…..or whenever suits your schedule.

There are prayer request boxes in the Offering House, the Kirkgate Centre foyer and at the East Door in the Kirk building for you to place your request – named or anonymous.

There is the Peace Pathway around the Kirk building during these summer weeks…..including the Prayer Bench at the rear of the building under the large tree (weather permitting!).

If we can help in any way please do contact Linda Wright, Alastair, Susan or Hazel or any member of the Prayer Team.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 4th JULY 2023

Time-out with God Tuesday

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : LUKE 14 verses 15-33
The Great Feast.
The Cost.
What do the words mean to you at this time?
What is God saying to you today?

Take time to Pray in response
Asking….seeking…knocking….

O Lord, our Lord
Help us understand your words
Help us be ready
Help us follow you more closely – even today
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 LUKE 14 verses 15-33
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes

God of truth and the God of today,
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your help today
As we journey from today to tomorrow
Seeking to be Jesus’ disciples in all we do
As we name others we care about before 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 14 verses 7-14 – 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 YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow