Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Against you, you only, have I sinned
and done what is evil in your sight;
so you are right in your verdict
and justified when you judge.

Psalm 51 verse 4

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 John – is below…..

Thy Kingdom Come 2023

As we move onward from Thy Kingdom Come 2023….so we keep praying!!

Each Sunday at Midday we will re-visit the daily themes – including the Cheeky Pandas in a few weeks for the younger members of our Church Family!

Here was the Day 11 post for us to ponder afresh….Pentecost Sunday!

Daily Devotions for Sunday 13th August, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : PSALM 39
Meditation : take time and consider this chapter this particular Sunday morning.
The Confession of a Suffering Man

What do the words mean for you today?
Is there a prayer of confession on your lips?

And then pray in response – using verses 7 and 8 as you turn to prayer
Come to Him with open arms
Naming others known to you in need at this time

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your 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 these particular verses again from PSALM 39
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”
Hear my cry for help, LORD!
My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender,
you have protected me in battle.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
For we believe and trust in you
As we name others seeking you
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 12th August, 2023

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

Reading : PSALM 38
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
The Prayer of a Suffering Man

Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is your prayer this morning?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Naming others known to you in a place of suffering

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 38
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.

Daily Devotions for Friday 11th August, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 37
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Wicked and the Good.

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
Looking again at verses 39 and 40
As you pray for others as well as yourself

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Bible Society in Uruguay
Father God, hear our prayers and this work real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 37
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this God we believe in
Looking again at verse 7

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us – even today
We believe
Help our unbelief
As we name others in need of saving grace before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 10th August, 2023

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

Reading : PSALM 33
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
A Song of Praise!

What is your song this morning?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
With your song of praise!

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Bible Society in Brazil
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this work we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 33
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your evening song of praise!

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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.