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Daily Devotions for Sunday 10th November, 2024

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

Reading : HOSEA 9 verse 17 – chapter 10 verse 15
Meditation : take time and consider this short chapter this Sunday morning.
The prophet speaks
The LORD pronounces

What do these words mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His ways?

And then pray in response
To hear God speak through this day
With you
With others

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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

O LORD our God
The God of Hosea and Joel
The God of Amos and Jonah
Journey with us
In the good and the bad times

O Spirit of our God
The God of Hosea and Joel
The God of Amos and Jonah
Forgive us
Restore and Renew us

O Living LORD our God
The God of Hosea and Joel
The God of Amos and Jonah
Have mercy upon us
Teach us Your ways of justice

O LORD our God
The God of Hosea and Joel
The God of Amos and Jonah
Be Patient with us
Use even us

Amen and Amen!

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from HOSEA 9 verse 17- chapter 10 verse 15
Reflect on the truths behind the words and then Pray in response to this God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we name others seeking you
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Saturday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into Sunday….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from HOSEA chapter 9 verses 1-16 – as we continue to pause in the Old Testament….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Saturday – 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 Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen 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 Saturday 9th November, 2024

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

Reading : HOSEA 9 verses 1-16
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Punishment
Sin and its consequences
Judgement

What are you encouraged and challenged by today from God’s written Word?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Honestly, humbly.
Naming others in need of God’s peace at this time

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from HOSEA 9 verses 1-16
Reflect on these words …. and then Pray in response to Father God

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 step into the weekend….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from HOSEA chapter 8 – as we continue to pause in the Old Testament….

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 of Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen 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 Friday 8th November, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : HOSEA chapter 8
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The LORD condemns
Idol worship

What particular words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s written Word today?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Honestly
Humbly

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from HOSEA chapter 8
– in another version?
Reflect on the truths behind the words mentioned here and pray in response to this God
Humbly
Honestly

In Jesus’ name, Amen.