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Daily Devotions for Thursday 2nd January, 2025
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : MATTHEW 4 verses 18-25
Meditation : take time to consider these few verses this morning
Jesus calls four fishermen
Jesus teaches and heals
What words stay with you?
What is Jesus asking of you today?
Then take time to Pray in response
Humbly, honestly.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours at the start of this new year
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy on each and all we ask
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 4 verses 18-25
Reflect on what is said here
and pray in response to this Jesus
Lord Jesus,
Hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who you are
And your help even this day in leading us
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who have sinned against us even today
As we bring ourselves and our world to you at the end of this day.
And grant us Your peace we ask as we follow you more closely
Amen.
New Year’s Day Evening Prayer with Others
As we step into a new year….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 3 verses 13-17– as we consider some of the things Jesus said….
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Daily Devotions for Wednesday 1st January, 2025
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : MATTHEW 3 verses 13-17
Meditation : take time and consider what happens here – as your day starts.
Jesus is baptised
Which words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
And then pray in response as your day starts
In Jesus’ name
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your family at the start of this new year
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out love, joy and peace we ask
Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from MATTHEW 3 verses 13-17
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours with humility
O LORD God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank You for Your help and provision in the past year
O have mercy we ask
On others
On our Church
On our world
As we step into this New Year
May we trust in you above all others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Hogmanay Evening Prayer with Others
As we step into a new year….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from REVELATION 22 verses 6-21– as we journey forward together….
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Tuesday – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Daily Devotions for Tuesday 31st December, 2024
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : REVELATION 22 verses 6-21
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
Jesus says….I am coming soon.
The Spirit and the Bride say…..
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Are you longing for Jesus to return?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this new day and a new year
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 REVELATION 22 verses 6-21
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response
O God of hope and new things,
Hear our evening prayers,
For our city and our nation.
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on this year
As we trust you for tomorrow
And all that is ahead next year
And in the new heaven and new earth!
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen.