Celtic Devotions 29th March

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Morning
Reading :  Mark 11 vs 1-11
Meditation :  consider the scene, how the crowds shouted out
Pray aloud your Hosannas!
Father God, thank you for this Sunday.
Thank you for Jesus.
Thank you, Jesus that you humbly came to earth.
Hosanna I sing out – louder and louder.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Make Hosannas your prayerful song through the day!
(see Matthew 21 v 9 below)

Evening
Reading : Mark 11 vs 9 and 10
Reflect on your day and pray evening Hosannas!

(Imagine the scene in Jerusalem and pray your words
Of praise to Jesus
Of praise for Jesus
Of Hosannas – over and over again!)

The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,
“Hosanna to the Son of David!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
Matthew 21 v 9

Celtic Devotions 28th March

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Morning
Reading :  John 12 vs 23-33
Meditation :  consider that Jesus knew He would be killed.
Pray for those in the Church worldwide facing daily persecution.
Father God, we thank you for Your Church – everywhere.
We ask you this day to strengthen, comfort and help your people across our world,
Especially those who suffer for their faith in Jesus.
Help us to be faithful in standing with them in prayer.
In Jesus’ name we ask, Amen.

Midday
Pray for the church to know a Sunday blessing tomorrow!

Evening
Reading : John 12 vs 27 and 28
Reflect on these words and pray in response at the end of your day.

Celtic Devotions 27th March

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Morning
Reading :  John 12 vs 20-22
Meditation :  consider the request made in these verses.
Pray to see Jesus.
Jesus, whom others did see,
Open my eyes to see You,
To follow your steps,
Even through this day.
I simply ask in Your Name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray for those who serve us in leadership at Liberton.

Evening
Reading : John 12 v 22
Reflect on who you shared Jesus with today – by word or action.
Pray for them by name.

Celtic Devotions 26th March

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Morning
Reading :  Hebrews 5 vs 1-10
Meditation :  consider our Great High Priest – and pray to Him your morning prayer.
Pray in your own words
Words of worship
Words of confession
Words of need
Words for others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Make the Lord’s Prayer your Thursday midday prayer.

Evening
Reading : Hebrews 5 vs 7-10
Reflect on Jesus’ life on earth
and Pray to Him now.

 

Celtic Devotions 25th March

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Morning
Reading :  Ezekiel 37 vs 1-14
Meditation :  consider how these verses speak to you.
Pray in response and expect God to answer in a new and living way.
Spirit of God, search me afresh.
Spirit of God, blow through me anew.
Spirit of God, revive my soul again.
Spirit of God, restore my life in Christ this day.
Amen we pray together.

Midday
Say nothing
• take time to listen for God to speak with you
• even for a few moments in the middle of the day.

Evening
Reading : Ezekiel 37 v 14
Reflect on the indwelling Holy Spirit
and Pray in response.

 

Celtic Devotions 24th March

lk-celtic-devotionsMorning
Reading :  Jeremiah 31 vs 31-34
Meditation :  consider the New Covenant made by God.
Pray for understanding.
God of covenant and promise, we turn to you.
God of truth and grace, we listen to you.
God of faithfulness, we need you.
Amen and amen we pray this day to you.

Midday
Pray for a longing to know God more.

Evening
Reading : Jeremiah 31 v 33
Reflect on what God is asking of you.
Pray in response – with all of your soul.