Tag: April

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 12th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 2 verses 1-17
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Jesus heals a paralysed man.
Sins are forgiven.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
For yourself and for another

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the staff of Open Doors across our world
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 2 verses 1-17
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response
Naming someone in need of a healing and forgiving touch

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we name others before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday Prayer with Others

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, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 11th April, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MARK 1 verses 21-45
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
Jesus heals.
Jesus prays.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there someone you know who needs a healing touch?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Naming others before Father God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day

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 MARK 1 verses 21-45
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Light of the World,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
And those in need we are concerned about
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.