At this time of the day together we are invited to pause and pray – for the Big Idea Drive-In event on Sunday evening at Morrisons
Pray for those involved in the final preparations
Pray for those planning to attend
Pray for Mike Parker as he prepares to speak
Pray for those who will be stewarding
Pray for staff and customers who will be at Morrisons at that time
Pray for the name of Jesus to be lifted higher than any other!
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God
Reading : JOSHUA chapter 2
Meditation : take time to carefully consider this dramatic passage.
Spies sent into Jericho! We meet Rahab.
What is your response to God’s Word as you step into today?
Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you
Including praying for others in hard circumstances
Oh Father God,
Hear our cry
Protect
Provide
Bless those we name before you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in nursing homes near the Kirk
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from JOSHUA 2
Reflect on all that happens….and then pray….for others as well as yourself
O Lord, hear our prayers at this evening hour
As we consider again Joshua, Jericho, Rahab.
As we lay ourselves and others before You in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : JOSHUA 1 verses 10-18
Meditation : take time to consider these words.
Joshua gives Orders to the People.
What is your response to these words today for your life?
Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts
Looking again at verses 16-18 as you turn to prayer
Pray your own words this morning to the LORD God……our God.
In Jesus’ name we say together.. Amen and Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those struggling with unemployment at this time
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from JOSHUA 1
Reflect on the words written here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who was with Joshua
O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You.
As we respond to your call in our lives
And bless all those we name before you.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : JOSHUA 1 verses 1-9
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words between God and Joshua.
Which words stays with you?
Is there something God is asking you to do with Him?
Then pray in response to this God of ours
Looking again at verse 9
O LORD our God,
Thank you
For your helping enabling Spirit
Even today.
Thank you
For all your daily provisions to us
Even today.
In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those starting a new job at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOSHUA 1
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 guiding hand this day
As we step forward with you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Upper Room day – time out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : DEUTERONOMY 32 verses 39-52
Meditation : consider all that is said here before we enter the Promised Land with Joshua.
The Song of Moses and his Final Instructions.
Which words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
I have read these words
And now I pray for you to work them out
as a living reality in my life – even today
as I thank you that you are with me
on my journey through life.
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
As I learn more about Promised Land Living.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from DEUTERONOMY 32
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom.
You rule throughout all generations.
The Lord always keeps his promises;
he is gracious in all he does.
The Lord helps the fallen
and lifts those bent beneath their loads.
The eyes of all look to you in hope;
you give them their food as they need it.
When you open your hand,
you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing.
The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness.
The Lord is close to all who call on him,
yes, to all who call on him in truth.
He grants the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cries for help and rescues them
Amen – we say together.
Words from Psalm 145 – this morning’s Daily Devotions