Tuesday Tuesday

As we step further into February 2025 ….and reflect on God’s faithfulness and walk with us…

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. However the Room is not open this Tuesday.

You are encouraged, however, to find a time that suits you and find…..

* 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 also 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. Have you visited the nativity scene in the Offering House? As you do…pray for your family, and the Kirk buildings, inside and outside..and all those who pass through the doors and gates. The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there. Have you walked the new Word for Today around the Kirk building? It is based on PSALM 103….

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 February our focus is on some of the things that Jesus said. 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 Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 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 continue to journey through February 2025.

Daily Devotions for Monday 10th February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 6 verses 1-4

Meditation : take time to consider these words of Jesus as your day starts.
Jesus said……

What words stay with you today?
Is there someone who comes to mind as your consider these verses?

Then Pause to Pray in response to this Jesus we believe and trust in

Pray your own words at the start of this day
Naming others on a life journey at this time.
Naming others on a journey of need

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Egypt
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 6 verses 1-4
– in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to this Jesus in response

Lord Jesus,
Hear my evening prayer
As I lay myself and others in need before you at the end of this day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Jesus said……
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Matthew 6 verses 3 and 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 – have a look and listen….as we consider some of the things that Jesus said this month….

Thy Kingdom Come – Cheeky Pandas – God made me!

As we move onward towards Thy Kingdom Come 2025….so we keep praying!!

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

Here is a video about how GOD MADE ME!

Daily Devotions for Sunday 9th February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 5 verses 43-48
Meditation : take time and consider this short passage this Sunday morning.
Jesus said….

What is He teaching/reminding you today?

And then pray in response – to this Jesus

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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

Jesus
Teacher
Saviour
Speak to us

Jesus
Saviour
Lord
Speak with us

Jesus
Lord
Messiah
Help us to listen to You
Guide us
Teach us
Help us

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from MATTHEW 5 verses 43-48
Reflect on the truths behind the words and then Pray in response to this Jesus

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As 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 8th February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 5 verses 27-32
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Jesus said…..

What are you encouraged and challenged by today?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus

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 MATTHEW 5 verses 27-32
Reflect on these words …. and then Pray in response to Father 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.