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Daily Devotions for Sunday 16th December, 2018

Third Sunday of Advent

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : LUKE 1 verse 28

Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.
Which words stay with you?

and then pray in response
including for others in need of knowing God’s peace and blessing at this time

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday
Pray for your church family to know God’s Sunday blessings
O LORD, our God, hear our cry and pour out Your blessing we ask!

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Luke 1
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response at the end of your day
A Celtic Prayer
Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet. Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.

(part of ‘St Patrick’s breastplate’)

Daily Devotions for Saturday 15th December, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : MATTHEW 3 verse 17

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
What does it mean to you that Jesus is the Son of God?
What is God saying to you today?

And then Pray in response – to Father God

O God, my Father,
Hear my morning prayer
As I lay my worries and needs before you
As I receive your peace.
As I thank you above all for Jesus
Son of God come to earth.
Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those struggling with family issues at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and help them real good we ask.
Surprise them even this day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Matthew 3 at the end of your day
Reflect on the words as you look back over the day and then Pray in response
LORD God, our God, hear our prayers this evening.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for 14th December, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : MATTHEW 3 verse 3

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time to Pray in response – asking God where the road in your life is not straight

In Jesus’ name.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those struggling with temptation at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and give help we ask at this time

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Matthew and Isaiah
Reflect on the verse and pray in response
For others in need at this time as well as yourself
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
As we name others before You.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for 7th December, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : ZECHARIAH 9 verse 9

Meditation : consider what is said here as your day starts!
What is God saying to you today?
Which words will you hold on to today?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Invite and allow the Holy Spirit to bring words and images to your mind.
Pray with confidence to our Saviour and High Priest, the Servant King

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who serve God overseas on the mission field
Father God, hear our prayers, show mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verse again
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
And make us more like you we ask
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 2nd December, 2018

First Sunday of Advent

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

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verse 7

Meditation : take time to consider these words about Jesus the Christ
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
Look again at the words as you turn to God in prayer.

Then take time to Pray in response to what you have read and considered

In Jesus’ name
Amen.

Midday
Pray for a church near your home to know Sunday blessings
O LORD God, hear and answer our prayers we ask.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening
Reading : read the verse again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to our God …
Including for your Church Family.
A Celtic Prayer
O Son of God
Change my heart.
Your Spirit composes the songs of the birds and the buzz of the bees.
I ask of you only one more miracle:
Beautify my soul.

Amen.

ADVENT is a-coming

Will you be joining us at our times of Celtic Daily Devotions…morning, midday and evening?

Will you be joining us on our Advent Sundays as we worship and fellowship together…or at one of our events during December?

Will you be visiting Nativity Land 10th-15th December??

Will you be visiting the Upper Room and café on a Tuesday to have time out with God in this busy season?

ADVENT is a-coming!