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#Help ThyKingdomCome

In our land and across our world during May believers and followers of Jesus were invited to pause and pray for the Kingdom of God to be experienced and evidenced anew. This was a venture created by God through the Archbishop of Canterbury and others.

As part of our daily devotional rhythm there are 11 posts on our website and social media pages – each Saturday morning at 8am – on the various themes brought to us by the Thy Kingdom Come prayer venture leaders.

Today we are invited to pause in God’s presence – and bring Him our prayers for His help.strong>

Please take a few minutes to pray your prayers this morning – for others – for yourself.
Ask Father God for His help for something specific.
Name before Him someone in need known to you.
Ask for the Spirit to help each of us to speak up for Jesus – before, during and after Big Alpha.

O LORD our God
We are but jars of clay
Help us
Oh help us!
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Saturday 7th July, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.
Reading : PSALM 23

Meditation : take time to consider these familiar words afresh this Saturday morning.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

Pray in response to Him…our Good Shepherd
For yourself and for others at this time

Oh God,
Our good God,
Thank you for what we read
And all you promise here.
Hear our prayers
And guide us through this day we ask
In Jesus’ name – Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those struggling with family life at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, give wisdom and patience and bless them real good we ask.


Evening
Reading : read these 6 verses again
Reflect prayerfully on the words and images ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others who feel lost, in need of being restored or going through a dark valley
Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 6th July, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God
Reading : JOB 42

Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
Job has suffered much – and not always been given good advice from others
(chapters 1 is worth a read sometime) – But what a final chapter!
What does it teach you? Is there something you need to thank God for today?
What is your response to God’s Word from Job?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you
Praying and Praising!

Oh Father God,
Great and mighty One,
Good and gracious One,
Thank you
Thank you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer
(See in the magazine or online under the Prayer tab on LK website)
God of grace and mercy…in You we trust…hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Job 42
Reflect on what happened in chapter 1….and then pray…..for others suffering known to you
O Lord, hear our various prayers at this evening hour
And bless each and all we ask, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pray for BIG Alpha

This morning we are invited to pause and pray together.

For the effective use of the invitation cards now available.

For those who will notice the banner on display.

For those who will visit the website for more information.

For new seedlings to be added to the Kirk’s trellis of growing disciples….by God’s grace.

Daily Devotions for 5th July, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : 2 KINGS chapter 25

Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here to Judah.
What words or images stay with you?
Look at chapter 24 verses 1-4.
What is God saying to you today and what is your response to Him?

Take time to Pray in response to the God of Judah – our God

LORD God
Great and Glorious,
Perfect and Trustworthy,
Right and Pure,
As we read these words from yesteryear
So teach us
Show us our failings
And hear our cry for Your people
Your Church in these days
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the preparations for Big Alpha coming next month
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers
As we seek to see others experience your blessings.

Evening
Reading : read the chapter again
Reflect on these words and images and then Pray in response as your day ends
Father God, hear my evening prayer
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 4th July, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God
Reading : 1 KINGS 18 and 19

Meditation : take time to consider all these events.
What do they say to you this morning?
Ponder again verses 12 and 13 in chapter 19.

Then take time to Pray with this God, our God.
Listening for His voice.
Asking Him to speak with you
Telling Him exactly how it is for you in your life

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Ministry Team at LK
O LORD God, have mercy on those we name before you and hear our prayers this day.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from 1 Kings
Reflect on the words and images …. and pray to the God who was with Elijah – our God.
Hear our evening prayers, O God.
As we name our battles before You
And as we still ourselves with You at the end of this day.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.