Tag: April

Daily Devotions for Thursday 11th April, 2024

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

Reading : EZRA chapter 4 vs 1-6
Meditation : take time and consider this short passage this morning.
Opposition!

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking….seeking…..naming…..

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Café Management Board
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from EZRA chapter 4 vs 1-6
Reflect on the words and people at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of request 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
As we ask, seek for those facing opposition to your work
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 10th April, 2024

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

Reading : EZRA chapter 3 vs 7-13

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words and events this morning
Rebuilding the Temple begins

What words stays with you?
Which part of this story can you imagine most clearly?
Is there something God is asking of you today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Buildings Committee
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this work real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from EZRA chapter 3 vs 7-13
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
Our daily bread and living water.
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
And her many places of worship
Telling others about Jesus, the Son of God
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 9th April, 2024

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : EZRA chapter 3 verses 1-6
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
Worship begins again at the altar

What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What is your prayer of worship this morning?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
Pleading for our city, our nation.

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 EZRA chapter 3 vs 1-6
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

O God of saving grace and mercy,
Hear our evening prayers,
For our city and our nation
And the many places of worship to You
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 8th April, 2024

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

Reading : EZRA chapter 1
Meditation : take time to consider this passage this morning
Cyrus commands
Return

Which part of the passage stays with you?
What is your response to these events?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for your our Kingdom ways – even to us.
Hear our many Monday morning prayers we ask
As we pray for the peace of Jerusalem
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Brownies and Guides
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this work we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from EZRA chapter 1
Reflect on all that happens here and then Pray in response

Thank you Father God for your faithful promises to us
Hear our Monday evening prayers we ask
As we pray for peace in Israel and Gaza
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord:
“He is good;
his love toward Israel endures forever.”

Ezra 3 verse 11

Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?

It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.
The link to this morning’s – from Linda – is below….