Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 19-23
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Jesus appears to His disciples!

As you imagine the scene….what do you see?
What is your response?

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
Looking again at verses 21 and 22

O Lord Jesus
Risen Lord!
I believe
We believe
I receive
We receive
Send us out!
Amen.

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

Prayer for November (look at John 16 v 33 & 17 vs 9-11)

O Lord you have said that we would have troubles in this world,
but, You have overcome the world.
Keep us, therefore, in your grace as you have promised.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 20 verses 19-23
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
Looking again at Jesus’ words in verses 21 and 22

O Lord Jesus
Risen Lord!
I believe
I receive
Send me out
Amen.

Daily devotions for Friday 17th November, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 10-18
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene

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
Naming others in your prayer list to meet with this Jesus

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 20 verses 10-18
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Healing 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 before You this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 16th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 1-9
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter again this morning.
The empty tomb.

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 worship to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on pastors and preachers in our nation
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 20 verses 1-9
Reflect on the words and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and worship
looking again at verse 8

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
We believe!
Help our unbelief!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 15th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 19 verses 38-42

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words and events this morning
The burial of Jesus.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today from these events?

Then pause to pray in response to this God of ours

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on thee Church across the Americas
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 19 verses 38-42
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 offer to You all that we have
All that we are
All that we hope to be
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 14th November, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 19 verses 28-37
Meditation : consider these words as your day starts.
The Death of Jesus.

Take time to pause and Pray in response to the LORD our God

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 JOHN 19 verses 28-37
Reflect on these events…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Tuesday Time-out

As we journey onwards through these days of November 2023….

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.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with John and others at 8am… Midday and 7pm.

* 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 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. There will be times of Prayer for Healing tomorrow Tuesday 14th….see image at bottom of this page. Have you walked the Word for Today yet?

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 November our focus continues on the words and events from THE GOSPEL OF JOHN as we continue on the theme of Telling Others the Good News . 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 reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 18-28 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 journey through November 2023.