Tag: April

Daily Devotions for Saturday 15th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 3 verses 20-35
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Jesus and Beelzebub.
What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
What is your response to Jesus’ words here?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

Dear Lord,
After Your humiliation, You walked steadfastly on
to a certain painful and brutal death.
You were afraid for You sweated blood with anguish,
but You still went on so that all those of us who truly believe
may rise to be with You at the end of our mortal journey.
We praise You and joyously give thanks to You for Your steadfastness.
Amen.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 3 verses 20-35
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.

Daily Devotions for Friday 14th April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MARK 3 verses 1-19
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Following Jesus.
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 Jesus
Naming others in a place of learning to follow Jesus at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the few believers in Libya
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 3 verses 1-19
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 13th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 2 verses 18-28
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus questioned about Fasting.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?
Is fasting part of your spiritual discipline?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Open Doors at work in North Korea
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 2 verses 18-28
Reflect on the words and truths 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
For our trust and hope is in you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.