Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : LUKE 8 verses 40-56
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning. A dead girl.
A sick woman.
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
Naming others in need known to you at this time
Amen we pray together this new day.
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own Midday Prayer
Dear Jesus,
You proclaimed that You were the way, the way to a better life.
You came to show us how to help provide a better life for everyone worse off than ourselves. Lead us now, strengthening us to care for those who are vulnerable
and the strangers in our midst.
Amen
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 8 verses 40-56
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
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : LUKE 8 verses 22-25
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here. A storm calmed.
Jesus.
What images or words stay with you?
Is there a storm you need Jesus to calm?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in a storm at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Presbytery of Edinburgh and Lothians Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 8 verses 22-25 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this Jesus.
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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : LUKE 8 verses 4-15
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning. A large crowd.
A parable.
A meaning.
What is God teaching/reminding you about His ways?
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.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the churches of SEECAT Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 8 verses 4-15
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to 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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : LUKE 7 verses 36-50
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning Jesus anointed.
A sinful woman.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?
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 the leaders of the Big Idea Group of churches O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 7 verses 36-50
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response
LORD God, gracious and holy God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your mercy this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Sinners saved
In Jesus’ name, Amen
On this Tuesday in June – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church family, the SEECofS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Ukraine, Sudan, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
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 once again this Tuesday…….and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….
This is a quiet place…..a safe place for you and God to take time-out together
* A space for you to be still in a busy 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
There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am, 12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..or you can arrange to pray with the Prayer Team at some point suitable for you….
You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of the words laid out at the various stations from the Bible……or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – 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.
Our Prayer Team also invite you to Prayer for Healing – a safe place with a small trained team – each Tuesday in May and June. This will be available in the McDonald Room (near the cafe foyer) 1-2pm and 6.30-7.30pm.
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 June our focus will be on Luke’s Gospel 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 the month of June 2023.