Tag: August

Daily Devotions for Saturday 26th August, 2023

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

Reading : PSALM 78
God and His People

What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God, our God
Pray for the Church, God’s People in this world

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

These are Psalms of encouragement to read during the holiday month.
Why not read one a week.

Psalm 33; Psalm 37vs 1-17; Psalm 85; Psalm 96

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 78
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.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from PSALM 77 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Friday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Friday 25th August, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 77
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Comfort
A time of distress.

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
Asking, seeking….receiving
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Bible Society of Scotland
Father God, hear our prayers and bless this work in our nation we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 77 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this God

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
As we name others in a place of distress
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from PSALM 75 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Thursday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Thursday 24th August, 2023

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

Reading : PSALM 75
God the Judge

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

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD God, Judge of all

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Bible Society in Armenia
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 75
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response this 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
The Judge of all
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from PSALM 74 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Canada, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow