Tag: Christmas

Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd December, 2022

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

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 46-56 (once more)
(In another version?)

Meditation : take time and consider these words afresh this morning.
Mary’s song of Praise!
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s written Word today?

Then pause to praise and pray to this faithful and merciful God

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those seeking to know Jesus
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 1 verses 46-56
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest and humble words in response to this God – our God

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.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st December, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 46-56 (again)

Meditation : take time to consider these words again this new day
Mary’s song of Praise!
What words encourage and inspire you this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God of blessing

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!

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Christian Aid in our world
O LORD God, have mercy and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 1 verses 46-56
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

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.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th December, 2022

Upper Room day

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

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 46-56

Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
Mary’s song of Praise!
What words or images stay with you?
What song of praise is on your lips today?

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

O God my Saviour
With praise in my heart
This morning

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

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 LUKE 1 verses 46-56 again – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

O God my Saviour
With praise in my heart
This evening

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.