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Daily Devotions for Sunday 25th August, 2024

Covenant Sunday and Congregational Lunch

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 54
We take time to consider these words about God and His People this new morning.
The LORD’s love for His People

What words stay with you as you step into today?

And then pray to this God in response
Naming others known to you seeking this faithful and perfect love

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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

O LORD our God
The God of the Prophets
Yesterday, today and forever
Meet with us

O LORD our God
The God of the Prophets
Yesterday, today and forever
Speak with us

O LORD our God
The God of the Prophets
Yesterday, today and forever
Lead us and use us

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ISAIAH chapter 54
Reflect on these words and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great Hope,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our faithful God even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 24th August, 2024

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

Reading : ISAIAH 52 verse 13 – chapter 53 verse 12
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Suffering Servant
A place of Honour

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Praying for those struggling to believe in this Jesus
Praying for families and communities suffering because of this Jesus

Thank you God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came
Holy Spirit may you ever make us more like this Jesus
Amen and Amen

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 ISAIAH 52 verse 13 – chapter 53 verse 12
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
For yourself and for others who follow this Servant King

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

O make me more and more like this Jesus I pray

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 23rd August, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH 51 verses 1-3
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here.
Words of Comfotrt
Listen
Compassion. Joy. Gladness.

As you listen, what is God saying to you today?

Pause in prayer with Him, this God, our God

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ISAIAH 51 verses 1-3 – in another version?
Reflect on the words here and pray in response to this God of Good News

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.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd August, 2024

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 50
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The LORD says…..

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

And then pray in response to this God – as your day starts

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

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 50
Reflect on these verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – with your words of faith and trust

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to this struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st August, 2024

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

Reading : ISAIAH 48 verses 1-11
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
LORD of the Future

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those struggling with future circumstances

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH 48 verses 1-11
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
And that you are our LORD of the future
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th August, 2024

Upper Room day

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : ISAIAH 42 verses 10-17
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
A Song of Praise!

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

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : ISAIAH 42 verses 10-17
Read these words again – reflect and then pray in response to this God

With words of praise and thanksgiving

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.