On this particular Thursday…as the nation journeys forward with hope in this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends
For all who live in your street or housing complex at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : 2 CORINTHIANS 1 verses 3-11
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
The God of all comfort and help.
What do these words mean to you?
What is God teaching you about Himself?
And then pray in response as your day starts
Praying for others in need of God’s comfort at this time
O LORD
Receive our morning praise and hear our prayers.
We ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of OPEN DOORS at work in Eritrea at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out a blessing we ask on that land
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from 2 CORINTHIANS 1
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours for His comfort and help
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
You are invited to pause and pray at this time in your day
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today – and consider again 1 CORINTHIANS 14 vs 26-40
You may need to name others before Father God
You may want to be still with God as you look back on your day
On this particular Wednesday…as the nation journeys forward with hope in this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and neighbours
For all who are struggling with mental health issues at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : 1 CORINTHIANS 14 verses 26-40
Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
What is your response to God’s written Word today?
What is God teaching/reminding you?
Then turn to pray to this God in response
O LORD our God,
Thank you for all these words
And all they teach me.
Build your church, Lord!
Shine Jesus shine!
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of OPEN DOORS at work in Pakistan at this time
O LORD, give blessing and hear our prayers we ask this day.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from 1 CORINTHIANS 14
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God
LORD God, our God, God of the Church
Hear the evening prayers of your people
For we are indeed in need of your guiding and teaching.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : ROMANS 16
Meditation : take time and consider these verses this morning.
People significant to Paul.
Who is on your daily/weekly/monthly Prayer List?
Take time to Pray in response – naming others known to you at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask and seek and knock……and hear
For yourself and for others at this time
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ROMANS chapter 16
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes
Naming others before Father God
In Jesus’ name. Amen.