Tag: Bible

Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 12 verses 33-37
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
A Tree and its Fruit.
What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word today?
What is your response?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God, our God.
Pray to be fruitful – even today.

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

Dear Lord,
Matthew teaches us that You care intensely about people.
Most notably those who are on the margin of society; the aged, the blind,
The infirm, the psychotic, and even those
whom we would naturally distrust.
Give us encouragement and grace to follow Your example,
that we may show Your Glory in our lives.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 12 verses 33-37
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 17th February, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 12 verses 22-32
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Son of David.
Demons. Beelzebul.
For Me or Against Me.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/challenging you today from His Word today?
What is your response?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Son of God, Son of David.
Naming others in a place of spiritual warfare at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Edna, Sunny and Olaf as they serve us.
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 12 verses 22-32
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our King Jesus

O Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
Strengthen those in a place of battle we cry out
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 15th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 11 verses 25-30
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Weary. Burdened.
Come to Me and Rest.
What words stays with you?
What is your response to Jesus today?
What burden will you lay down?

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

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Chris and Margaret Brandie and their family
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 11 verses 25-30
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
As we lay our burdens down
May we receive Your rest this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 14th February, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW 11 verses 1-19

Meditation : consider this particular passage as your day starts.
Messengers from John the Baptist.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there a question you have for Jesus at this time?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Asking….Seeking…Knocking…..
Trusting in Him as you step into this day

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 MATTHEW 11 verses 1-19
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

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