The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a place of safety in times of trouble.
Those who know you, Lord, will trust you;
you do not abandon anyone who comes to you.
Psalm 9 verses 9 and 10
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a place of safety in times of trouble.
Those who know you, Lord, will trust you;
you do not abandon anyone who comes to you.
Psalm 9 verses 9 and 10
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday
Reading : PSALM 9
Meditation : take time to consider this psalm today.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving.
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Pray in response to what you have read and considered
Giving thanks for….and for…..
In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
Amen.
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
O LORD God
God of David
And Asaph and Solomon
Hear us
O LORD God
In our valleys
And on our mountain tops
Hear us
O LORD God
With songs of praise
And cries for help
Hear us
In Jesus’ name
Amen
Evening
Reading : read PSALM 9 again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this God …our God
Including with thanksgiving for others known to you at this time
O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this day.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As your first Saturday in July closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as we prepare to step into Sunday
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 5
You are encouraged to
P ause in God’s presence
R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given
A sk for His help – for yourself and for another
Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.
Reading : PSALM 5
Meditation : take time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
A Prayer for Protection.
What is God saying to you today from His Word about Himself?
Pray in response to this God of ours – the LORD
Looking again at verses 7 and 8 as you turn to prayer
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your 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 these verses again from PSALM 5
Reflect prayerfully on the words ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others who are seeking God’s protection at this time
Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.
As your Friday in July closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 4
You are encouraged to
P ause in God’s presence
R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given
A sk for His help – for yourself and for another
Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : PSALM 4
Meditation : consider these words this morning.
An Evening Prayer for Help.
What do they mean for you in your life at this time?
And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with confidence to our God to give help to others known to us at this time
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Palestinian Bible Society
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless this work real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 4
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
And bring a blessing to those in need of help this evening we ask.
Amen.