Tag: Celtic Devotions

Daily Devotions for OCTOBER 2022

So then, my brothers, because of God’s great mercy to us
I appeal to you : Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God,
dedicated to his service and pleasing to Him.

Romans 12 verse 1

During 2022 we have been looking daily at the theme of GOOD NEWS as we journey with Paul through his letter to the ROMANS – and pausing at our times of Midday Devotion to pray for others in our church family, our city and our world.

In October, as we move on through the year, we look at the truths behind the words of CHAPTERS 13-16 – including those names and people in chapter 16!

We are all encouraged to listen for God’s voice and make our response as we journey together in our ‘rhythm of devotion’

These Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through the day and even to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover.
The Church website and Facebook page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which the information provided fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions
which we started as a church family in 2015.

Morning
Reading and Meditation on the content and Prayer of response
Midday
Prayer – mostly for others
Evening
Verse(s) from the morning reading
Reflection and Prayer at the end of the day

A Prayer for the Month of OCTOBER

O God of mercy and amazing grace
Thank you for all you have given us
In Christ Jesus

O God of love and saving grace
Thank you for all you are doing in us
Through Christ Jesus

O God of help and wondrous grace
Equip us to serve you in this world
For Christ Jesus

For yours is due all the glory and honour
Praises and worship
Because of Christ Jesus

Amen and Amen


The Lord’s 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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 29th September, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 12 verse 15

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Rejoice. Mourn.
Who is on your prayer list today?
Who are you rejoicing with?
Who are you mourning with?

Then pause to praise to our faithful and merciful God

And so we bring our morning sacrifice of praise to you, our God
As we name others before you
Rejoicing
Mourning
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Communications Group
God of help…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this team

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 12 verse 15
Reflect on the words written here- at the end of your day
and Pray for others as your day closes

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The Lord is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

And so we bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you, our God
As we name others before you
Rejoicing
Mourning
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for OCTOBER 2022

So then, my brothers, because of God’s great mercy to us I appeal to you : Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to Him.

Romans 12 verse 1

During 2022 we have been looking daily at the theme of GOOD NEWS as we journey with Paul through his letter to the ROMANS – and pausing at our times of Midday Devotion to pray for others in our church family, our city and our world.

In October, as we move on through the year, we look at the truths behind the words of CHAPTERS 13-16 including those names and people in chapter 16!

We are all encouraged to listen for God’s voice and make our response as we journey together in our ‘rhythm of devotion’

These Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through the day and even to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover.
The Church website and Facebook page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which the information provided fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions which we started as a church family in 2015.

Morning
Reading and Meditation on the content and Prayer of response
Midday
Prayer – mostly for others
Evening
Verse(s) from the morning reading
Reflection and Prayer at the end of the day

A Prayer for the Month of OCTOBER

O God of mercy and amazing grace
Thank you for all you have given us
In Christ Jesus

O God of love and saving grace
Thank you for all you are doing in us
Through Christ Jesus

O God of help and wondrous grace
Equip us to serve you in this world
For Christ Jesus

For yours is due all the glory and honour
Praises and worship
Because of Christ Jesus

Amen and Amen

The Lord’s 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

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 28th September, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : ROMANS 12 verse 14

Meditation : take time to consider what these words teach us about Christian living.
Bless and Do Not Curse.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Who is on your prayer list for God’s blessings today?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God of blessing.
Look again at the words as you name others in prayer

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Link Groups
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 12 verse 14 – in another version?
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God
As you name others in prayer this evening

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
Bless those we name before you
And forgive us where we have failed today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Midday Prayers – with Others

On this last Tuesday in September you are invited to pause and pray 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 nation and our world at this time – especially for the members of the Royal Family as the Crown passes
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 27th September, 2022

Upper Room day and evening Gathering for Prayer

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

Reading : ROMANS 12 verse 13

Meditation : take time and consider this verse this morning.
Share.
Hospitality.
What do these words mean to you?
Is there a response God is wanting you to make?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee

Take my money and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold

Take my home and possessions too
May they all be used for You

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read ROMANS 12 verse 13 again – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee

Take my money and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold

Take my home and possessions too
May they all be used for You

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.