Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
Psalm 139 verses 23 and 24
Tag: Bible
Daily Devotions for Sunday 23rd August, 2020
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : PSALM 101 verse 7
Meditation : take time and consider this one verse this particular Sunday morning.
What does it mean for you today?
What is God teaching you from His Word?
And then pray in response – using the verse as you turn to prayer
O God of Truth
Help us
Teach us
Hear us this new day
In Jesus’ Name, 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 these particular words again from PSALM 101.7
Reflect on this verse as your day closes and then Pray in response to our God
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 confess our sinful words this day
As we receive your love and forgiveness
As we pilgrimage on towards tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Saturday 22nd August, 2020
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : PSALM 101 verse 6
Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Who are you grateful for in your life at this time?
And then take time to Pray in response to this God
As you name others who serve us at LK
As you name others who are struggling at this time
Amen we pray together this morning
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer
As we consider being “fearfully and wonderfully made” in Your image God, we think of what makes us special. Our five physical senses which enable us to experience joy, pleasure, and wonderment, at your creation Also, we, like you, have knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
Most of all our heavenly father you have imbued us with love, that deep sense of care and empathy which raises us above your creation.
We receive your love to dispense your love, may we continue to do so in Jesus name. Amen
Evening
Reading : read the verse again from PSALM 101
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
LORD God, our God, hear our evening prayers.
As we worship you for who you are
As we thank you for your help this day
And name others before you
In our lives
In our family
In our Church Family
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Friday 21st August, 2020
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : PSALM 118
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
A Prayer of Thanks for Victory.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response to Him?
Pray to this God of ours in response
Including for others on a journey meeting with God
O Living LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
Even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
May we be a people who give you thanks
For victories won in Jesus’ name!
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those preparing to speak God’s Word this weekend
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 118
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to the Victory-Giver
Living LORD, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
For your love shown to us
For the large and the small things in our lives
For the victories won this day
For the world we live in.
For those feeling defeated at this time.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Thursday 20th August, 2020
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 117
Meditation : take time and consider this very short psalm this morning.
Is this your God?
Is this your prayer this morning?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
‘Praise the LORD, all nations!
Praise him, all peoples!
His love for us is strong
And his faithfulness is eternal.
Praise the LORD!’
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who walk the cemetery land
And those who use the Pathway of Peace at this time
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this very short passage again from PSALM 117
Reflect on the words of praise at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – our God of love and faithfulness
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have shown compassion to
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Wednesday 19th August, 2020
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : PSALM 116
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words as you imagine all that happened.
Which words stays with you?
What has God saved you from?
Then pray in response to this God of ours
‘I love the LORD, because he hears me
He listens to my prayers’
‘The LORD is merciful and good;
Our God is compassionate’
‘Praise the LORD’
In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of knowing God’s saving presence
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 116
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response
‘I love the LORD, because he hears me
He listens to my prayers’
Even during this day
‘The LORD is merciful and good;
Our God is compassionate’
And so I thank Him today
‘Praise the LORD’
This evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen