On this first Tuesday in January 2025 – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with the growing number who will gather in the Upper Room today……for the first time this year….
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the particular needs of our church family, the SEECOS church family, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : MATTHEW 14 verses 1-21
Meditation : consider this eventful passage as your day starts.
Jesus
John the Baptist
Miraculous feeding of 5,000+
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this new day
In Jesus’ Name
Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read the passage again from MATTHEW 14 verses 1-21
Reflect on the words and all that happens…. And then pray to this Jesus in response
O Lord Jesus,
Hear our evening prayers,
For our city and our nation.
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow’s needs
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen.
As we step into this new year of 2025 ….and reflect on God’s faithfulness 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. 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 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 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.
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 December our focus will be on the Advent theme – come Lord Jesus!. 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 January 2025.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : MATTHEW 12 verses 1-14
Meditation : take time to consider this powerful passage this morning
Jesus on the Sabbath
Which part of the passage stays with you?
What is your response to these words?
Pray in response to what you have read
For those in need of a day of rest
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on your Pray for 5 list
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this work we ask – even today.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 12 verses 1-14
Reflect on all that happens here and then Pray in response to this God
LORD God, Holy, Holy, Holy we call out.
Hear our Monday evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 9 verses 9-13– as we consider what Jesus said here….
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Sunday – 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 Syria, 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