Tag: April

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 19th April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : MARK 6 verses 1-29
Meditation : take time to consider these words and events
Jesus is Rejected.
Jesus sends Disciples out.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Where is Jesus sending you today?

Then take the time to Pray to this Jesus

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Send me
Where and when you will
Even today

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Open Doors at work in Latin America
O LORD God, have mercy on this work and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MARK 6 verses 1-29
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You
As you send us into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday Prayers

On this Tuesday in April – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church family, the SEECofS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Ukraine, Yemen, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 18th April, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MARK chapter 5
Meditation : take time and consider these events this morning.
A Man with Evil Spirits.
Jairus’ Daughter.
What words or images stay with you?
Who is on your prayer list for a healing touch at this time?

Pray in response to what you have read
Naming others before Father God
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.

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 : read MARK chapter 5 – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

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.