Time-Out tomorrow whenever

As we step further into this week in October 2024….and reflect on God’s walk with us…

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 this Tuesday once more – and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space at this busy time of year…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with John and others at 8am… Midday and 7pm….

* A space for you to be still in your busy needy 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

You are also encouraged to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – where you can find more information 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. Have you walked prayerfully around the Kirk building following the Word for Today helpful words for this month? As you do…pray for the building, inside and outside… The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there.

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 October our focus is on the books of EZEKIEL and DANIEL. 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 the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we continue to journey through 2024.

Daily Devotions for Monday 7th October, 2024

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

Reading : EZEKIEL chapter 12 vs 21-28
Meditation : take time to consider this short passage this morning
A popular proverb
An unpopular message

What is your response to these events?

Pray in response to what you have read

In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on colleagues and friends, old and new
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from EZEKIEL chapter 12 vs 21-28
Reflect on all what happens here and then Pray in response to this God

LORD God, Holy, Holy, Holy we call out.
Hear our varied Monday evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen
.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people……so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.”

Ezekiel 33 verse 7

Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?

It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.

The link to this morning’s – from Laura Crooke – have a look and listen… Being watchful

Thy Kingdom Come – day 1 video

As we move onward from Thy Kingdom Come 2024 ……so we keep praying!!

Each Sunday at Midday we are re-visiting the daily themes – including the Cheeky Pandas and Youth Videos for the younger members of our Church Family!

Here was the global video for Day 1 2024 for us to consider afresh…..Ascension Day!

Daily Devotions for Sunday 6th October, 2024

Communion Sunday

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : EZEKIEL chapter 10
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.
The Glory of the LORD leaves the Temple

What is your response to these words about the LORD today?

And then pray in response to Him, our God

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Midday

Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

O LORD our God
The God of Ezekiel and Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Breathe upon us

O Spirit of our God
The God of Ezekiel
Yesterday, today and forever
Renew and Restore us

O Living LORD our God
The God of Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Empower and use us

O Holy Spirit of our God
The God of Ezekiel and Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Fill us afresh

Amen and Amen!

Evening
Reading : read these words again from EZEKIEL chapter 10
Reflect on the verse and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great God
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.