Tag: 2025

Daily Devotions for Saturday 15th March, 2025

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

Reading : JOHN 10 verses 1-6
Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
Jesus said…..
The parable of the shepherd

Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching or reminding you today?

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
For yourself
For others

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 JOHN 10 verses 1-6
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

Sing hymns of praise to the LORD;
play music on the harp to our God.
He spreads clouds over the sky;
he provides rain for the earth
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives animals their food
and feeds the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in strong horses,
nor his delight in brave soldiers;
but he takes pleasure in those who honour him,
in those who trust in his constant love

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 14th March, 2025

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN 7 verses 16 and 17
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here
Jesus said……

What words encourage and challenge you today?

And then Pray with honest words to this Jesus in response

Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them
and who depend on the LORD their God,
the Creator of heaven, earth, and sea,
and all that is in them.
He always keeps his promises;
He judges in favour of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry

And so we ask, Lord Jesus,
Have mercy on those we name before you
Give hope and deliverance we ask
Amen – we pray together.

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

Evening
Reading : read these words again from JOHN 7 verses 16 and 17
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to this Jesus we believe in

Honestly
Humbly

In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen

Daily Devotions for Thursday 13th March, 2025

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : JOHN 6 verses 35-40
Meditation : take time and consider these words this new morning.
Jesus said….
I am the Bread of Life

What is your response to Jesus this new day?

Then pause to pray to Him
Seek…..ask…..listen….receive!

Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Senior Citizens Club
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOHN 6 verses 35-40
Reflect on these words – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this Jesus

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
For members of our families at this time
May they all see you the Bread of Life!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 12th March, 2025

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : JOHN 4 verses 23 and 24
Meditation : take time to consider what is said here – and why
Jesus said….
God is Spirit.

Then take the time to Pray to this God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit

With deep praise and worship
With renewed trust and hope

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Kirkgate Cafe
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOHN 4 verses 23 and 24
Reflect on these words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves and all we have before You
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 11th March, 2025

Upper Room time out – in Kirk House

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

Reading : JOHN 4 verses 13 and 14
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Jesus said….
Life-giving water!

What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His written Word?

Take time to pause and Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

We believe
Help our unbelief
As we seek to know this life-giving water

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : JOHN 4 verses 13 and 14 – in another version?
Reflect on these words …. and then Pray….to the LORD our God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
For yourself and for others on your prayer list

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Time-Out Tuesday Kirk House

As we journey through Lent 2025 ….and reflect on God’s amazing grace and 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. However, for several weeks this space will move into the Kirk House – next to the Kirkgate entrance – through the red door and with access on the ground floor. This is a safe place for you to be.

You are encouraged to find a time and place that suits you…..if getting to this Upper Room during Lent is not possible….

* 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 visited the nativity scene in the Offering House? As you do…pray for your family, and the Kirk buildings, inside and outside..and all those who pass through the doors and gates. The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there. Have you walked the new Word for Today around the Kirk building? It is based on JOHN 15…..I am The Vine….

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 March our focus will continue on some of the things that Jesus said. 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 the rest of March 2025.