Tag: Bible

Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd October, 2020

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 33-35

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
Jesus’ use of Parables.
What do the words mean for you today?
Is there something you want Jesus to clarify at this time?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking for the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you

Pray your own words to the LORD our God.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit

In Jesus’ name we say together…Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s guidance at this time
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Jesus in MATTHEW 13
Reflect on what he says at the end of your day
and Pray in response to Him

O Lord, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have given help to
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st October, 2020

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 31 and 32

Meditation : prayerfully consider this parable from Jesus.
What is He saying to you today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours

O LORD our God,
Thank you
For sending Jesus
From heaven to earth
O teach us
More and more
About your Eternal Kingdom
In Jesus’ name we ask
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Leadership Ministry Team at LK
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these few verses again from MATTHEW 13
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, our Father 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 seek your Kingdom come tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th October, 2020

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 24-30

Meditation : consider this passage – the Parable of the Weeds
What is God teaching you today from this passage about His Kingdom?
What is your response to Him?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
With honest humility

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 13

Reflect on Jesus’ words…. And then pray to Him in response

Jesus, Teacher and Lord, hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we consider your words here
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

UPPER ROOM and Kirk October Time-Out

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these recent weeks and months sadly 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 work

You are invited to pause regularly at some time during OCTOBER 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 these times.

The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirk is now closed but you can still walk around the building 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 – helpfully provided by Ruth from MATTHEW 6 at this time.

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 week you are invited again to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

You are invited to take time out with God.
You are invited to the Upper Room tomorrow.
You are invited to walk around the Kirk.

Daily Devotions for Monday 19th October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 1-23

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible and all that is said.
Jesus and the Parable of the Farmer
What words or images stay with you?
How does God encourage or challenge you today?

Pray in response to what you have read

O LORD,
We pray for a rich harvest in our nation
In our community
In our street
In our family
We ask
In and through Christ Jesus, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the materials in the Perspex boxes at our gates
O LORD, hear our prayers and use them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Jesus in MATTHEW 13

Reflect on the images and words written here and then Pray in response

LORD God, our God, hear our evening prayers,
As we lift up to you
Our circumstances
From today
For tomorrow
And others responding to your call
Across the world
At this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.