Tag: Advent

Daily Devotions for Saturday 17th December, 2022

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

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 5-25

Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words and events this Saturday morning.
Zechariah. Gabriel. Elizabeth.
What are you encouraged and challenged by 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 of ours

O Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Amen we pray together this new day.

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

Dear Lord, help us to remember at this time of
Presents and Puddings,
Cards and Chocolates,
Paper hats and Limericks
With all the Glitz of Christmas celebration
That the King of Glory came Humbly into our world.
In Jesus’ name
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 1 verses 5-25
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

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.

Advent 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 1 verses 1-4– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

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

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

Daily Devotions for Friday 16th December, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 1-4

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Luke’s introduction.
The birth of John the Baptist is foretold.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for the Good News about Jesus.
Naming others expecting the birth of a baby at this time.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Street Pastors in our city
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 1 verses 1-4
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and people mentioned here and pray in response to our God.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us in sending a Saviour
For we believe and trust in you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 2 verses 19-23– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Thursday – 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

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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 15th December, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 19-23

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible story this morning.
The return to Nazareth.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
Is there someone/somewhere you need to return to?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.
Naming others before Father God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of TEARFUND in our world
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this venture we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this short passage again from MATTHEW 2 verses 19-23
Reflect on the words and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us today.
We name others on a journey before you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Advent Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 2 verses 13-18– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – 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

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