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.

Daily Devotions for Friday 7th February, 2025

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 5 verses 21-26
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus said….

What images or words stay with you?
What is your response to Jesus’ words today?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in your Church family

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 MATTHEW 5 verses 21-26
– in another version?
Reflect on the truths behind the words mentioned here and pray in response to this Jesus
Humbly
Honestly

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Thursday 6th February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 5 verses 13-16
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Jesus said….

What is your response to these words?

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

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 the Philippines
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 5 verses 13-16
Reflect on these words at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this Jesus – with your words of request and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us in Christ Jesus
For our trust and hope is in you
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
And help us understand more of your Kingdom ways
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 5th February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 5 verses 1-12

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this new morning
Jesus said…..

What words stays with you?
What encourages and challenges you?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for others as well as yourself

In Jesus’ name
Amen

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

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 5 verses 1-12
Reflect on these familiar 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 thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others about Jesus, our Saviour and Teacher
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 4th February, 2025

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW 4 verse 17
Meditation : consider this verse as your day starts.
Jesus said…..

What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What does the Kingdom of God mean for you?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this new 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 4 verse 17
Reflect on these 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.

Time-out Tuesdays

As we step 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.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday once more – 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 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

Please note that the Room will not be available next Tuesday 11th.

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 words from 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 will be 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.