Daily Devotions for Saturday 24th May, 2025

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

Reading : PSALM 100
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here
Shout for joy!

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Looking again at verse 4

O LORD our God
Hear our shouts of joy and worship this morning
Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 100
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
With shouts of joy for blessings received – even today.

For the LORD is good and his love endures for ever!

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 23rd May, 2025

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 99
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The King is mighty.

Pray in response to what you have read
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Servant King

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our singers and musicians
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 99 – 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
We want to see Jesus!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd May, 2025

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

Reading : PSALM 97
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this Thursday morning
Let the earth be glad.

What is God teaching/reminding you today?
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 our God.

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those facing end of life decisions
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 97
Reflect on these verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to Jesus – with your words of faith and trust

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to those struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st May, 2025

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

Reading : PSALM 95
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Come, let us sing.
Come, let us bow down.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways today?

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

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those making career changing decisions
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 95
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
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others of Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th May, 2025

Upper Room day

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

Reading : PSALM 93
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this Tuesday morning.
The LORD reigns.

What words or images stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today about His Kingdom?

Then Pray in response to what you have read

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : PSALM 93
Read these words again – reflect and then pray in response to this God

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Time-out Tuesday

As we journey onwards through May….and reflect on God’s amazing grace and walk with us as we prepare to step into Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture…

At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be. Please note this space will be available 9-5 on a Tuesday for the next couple of months.

You are encouraged to find a time and place that suits you…..if getting to this Upper Room during the day is not possible….

* A space for you to be still in your busy needy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope.
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

You are also encouraged to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – where you can find more information and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name. Have you walked the Word for Today around the Kirk building – based on Romans 12? As you do…pray for your family, and the Kirk buildings, inside and outside..and all those who pass through the doors and gates. The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there.

You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting!) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During May our focus will be on the theme of THY KINGDOM COME and THE LORD’S PRAYER. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we continue to journey through May 2025.