On this Tuesday in March – in this Season of Lent – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church family, the SEECofS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Ukraine, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : MATTHEW 19 verses 16-30
Meditation : consider this passage as your day starts.
The Rich Young Man and Jesus.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
What is Jesus asking of you – even today?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
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 19 verses 16-30
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response
Lord Jesus, Son of God, Light of the World,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
And what you have been saying to us
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : MATTHEW 19 verses 1-15
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus teaches about Divorce.
Jesus blesses little children.
What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
What is your response?
Then pause to Pray in response to what you have read
Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness and love!
Hear our morning prayers we ask
And help those in a hard place at this time
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who have just got engaged to be married
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 19 verses 1-15
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response
Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness and love!
Hear our evening prayers we ask
O help those in a hard place at this time – whatever their age
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
As we step into a new week….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from PSALM 8– as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Sunday – 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 Turkey and Syria, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19 verse 14
Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?
It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.
Here is the link to this morning’s reflection from John……. https://youtube.com/watch?v=g42csjoeA2s&feature=shares
3rd Sunday in Lent
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : PSALM 8
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday in Lent.
God’s Glory.
Man’s place in Creation.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you this morning?
And then pray in response,
With words of praise to our God
With humble words of service to our God
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
Dear Lord,
Some of us come to the season of Lent
with an attitude or practice of self denial
to remind us of your 40 days fasting in the desert.
Whether or not we each do this,
please help us all to use this time
to prayerfully examine our way of life and our commitment to You.
Amen
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 8
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response at the end of your day
O LORD, our Great God,
God of true Glory,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To sing and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.