Tag: Bible

Daily Devotions for Saturday 7th November, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.

Reading : PSALM 119 verse 123

Meditation : take time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What do they mean for you at this time?
What is God saying to you today from His written Word?

Pray in response to the God of the Psalms

O LORD
Our God
Mighty and Holy One,
Receive our praise
Hear our prayers
And keep us on the right path we ask
As you walk with us this day
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 this verse again from Psalm 119
Reflect prayerfully on the words ….. and then Pray in response

Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
As we count our Saturday blessings
And be with those we name before you we ask
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 6th November, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God

Reading : ACTS 4 verses 10-12

Meditation : take time to carefully consider these particular words.
The powerful name of Jesus Christ.
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
Giving thanks for Jesus
Trusting in the name of Jesus
Seeking opportunities to speak to others of Jesus

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the trypraying booklets at our Kirk gates
O LORD God, use each one and hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ACTS 4
Reflect on all that is said here….and then pray….for others as well as yourself

O Lord Jesus, hear our prayers at this evening hour
Shine Jesus, shine across our city!
As we lay ourselves and others before You, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 5th November, 2020

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

Reading : MATTHEW 1 verse 23

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
Jesus is Immanuel = God with us
What do these words mean for you in your life – even today?

Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts
Praying to this God who is with us

Pray your own words this morning to the LORD God……Immanuel.

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those doubting God’s nearness at this time
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular words again from MATTHEW 1.23
Reflect on what is said here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who sent Jesus into our world

O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You for this day.
As we thank you for sending Jesus
As we name others far from you at this time
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 4th November, 2020

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

Reading : PROVERBS 18 verse 10

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words about the name of the LORD.
The name of the LORD is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
What do these words mean for you at this time?

Then pray in response to this God of ours – a strong fortress
As you give thanks – also name others in need known to you

O LORD our God,
These are our morning prayers
In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s protection at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verse again from PROVERBS 18
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response to this God

LORD God, strong God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your protecting hand this day
As we name others to you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 3rd November, 2020

Upper Room day – time out with God

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

Reading : PSALM 8 verse 1

Meditation : consider what is said here about the name of our God.
‘O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!’
What does this mean for you?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pray with praise for who God is

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Our LORD and God
Receive our sacrifice of praise
For who you are
And
For the majesty of your name
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 verse again from PSALM 8
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 trust in you
And know the majesty of your name
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Time-Out with Lydia

On Sunday morning John invited us all to consider where are our places to meet with others in the same way we heard about Lydia (Acts chapter 16).

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. In the early weeks and months of lockdown it was not possible to open and run this space….BUT IT IS THIS TUESDAY!!

You are invited to….

* A place with space
** For time-out
* Private prayer
** With God

Above the Kirkgate Cafe…..7.30am-7.30pm

Opportunites to pray with others will be possible at 8am…12 noon and 7pm

There are guidelines to follow…..including wearing a face covering.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are…at home or at work

You are invited to pause regularly at some time during the day and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard is now closed but you can still walk around the Kirk and as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days know that God is still walking with you. You will find that there are prompts to consider from the Bible as you prayerfully walk – the online church magazine has more information.

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this particular week you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

We are all invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through the latter weeks of 2020 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days.