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Daily Devotions for Saturday 16th March, 2024

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

Reading : PSALM 16
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Safe.
Refuge.
The LORD

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

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Honestly, humbly.

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 16
Reflect on these words of David…. and then Pray in response to this God

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 15th March, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 15
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here in this short passage
Who may dwell?
Never be shaken.

What images or words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s written Word today?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

In Jesus’ name, Amen

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

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 15
– in another version?
Reflect on the truths behind the words and pray in response to our Father 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 our church family before You this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 14th March, 2024

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

Reading : PSALM 14
Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
The fool
The LORD

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

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking….seeking…..confessing….

Pray your own words of trust and request to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 14
Reflect on the words and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of request and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your amazing grace to us
For our trust and hope is in you
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 13th March, 2024

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

Reading : PSALM 13

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words and truths this morning
How long O LORD?

What words stays with you?

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

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Nigeria
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 13
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response to this God

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
Our daily bread and living water.
As we call out to you for others in need known to us
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 12th March, 2024

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : PSALM 11
Meditation : we pause and consider this passage as your day starts.
Refuge
The wicked
The LORD

What is God teaching/reminding you today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
Pleading for our city, our nation.

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 PSALM 11
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

O God of saving grace and mercy,
Hear our evening prayers,
For our city and our nation.
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen.

Tuesday Time-out

As we journey through these days of Lent in March 2024….

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 at this busy time of year…..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.

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 Lent in March our focus is on the words and events from various parts of the Bible. 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 will run 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 journey through 2024.