Tag: Advent

Daily Devotions for Saturday 16th December, 2023

Church Open 10-12

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

Reading : ISAIAH ch.52 verse 13- chapter 53 verse 12
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
The Suffering Servant

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
Looking again at the words that stayed with you

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

Wonderful Counsellor
Prince of Peace
Son of God
Son of Man

Be born afresh in us
Live in us
Live through us
Living Lord Jesus

Amen and Amen we pray.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH ch.52 verse 13- chapter 53 verse 12
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
Looking again at verses 4-6

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 15th December, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 52 verses 7-12
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
A messenger!
Good News!
God will lead you!

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
Naming others in need of good news at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

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 this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 52 verses 7-12
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe Your Good News
Help our unbelief in telling others
As we name others in need before You this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 14th December, 2023

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 51 verses 1-16
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
Words of Comfort
Listen. Come.
Compassion

What is God teaching/reminding you today about Himself?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.
For yourself – for another.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those sleeping on our streets tonight
O Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 51 verses 1-16
Reflect on the words and truths here at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – with your words of faith and worship
looking again at verse 12

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 13th December, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 49 verses 1-7

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
A Light to the Nations.
God keeps His promises.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today about Himself?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for an opportunity to be a light to others

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Edinburgh City Mission
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this work real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH chapter 49 verses 1-7
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
Our daily bread and living water.
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Shining as a light in our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 12th December, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 48 verses 1-11
Meditation : consider this passage as your day starts.
God is Lord of the Future
He predicted…

What is God teaching/reminding you today about Himself and His ways?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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 ISAIAH chapter 48 verses 1-11
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

LORD God, Eternal One,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 11th December, 2023

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 43
Meditation : take time to consider this chapter this morning
God promises to Rescue
God’s witness
Escape!
Sin

Which part of the passage stays with you?
What is your response to these truths behind the words?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you LORD God for your help and forgiveness and love
Hear our Monday morning prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Bethany Christian Trust
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this real good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ISAIAH chapter 43
Reflect on this passage and then Pray in response

Thank you LORD God for your help and forgiveness and love – even today
Hear our Monday evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.