Tag: Christmas

Daily Devotions for Thursday 5th December, 2024

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

Reading : ISAIAH 11 verses 1-9
Meditation : take time and consider this chapter this morning.
The peaceful Kingdom

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking….seeking…..

Pray your own words of trust and request to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on local shopkeepers near your home
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH 11 verses 1-9
Reflect on these words at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of request and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us in Christ Jesus
For our trust and hope is in you
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
For our nation
For this world.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step further into this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH 9 verses 1-7 – as we journey in this season of Advent….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – 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 Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 4th December, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verses 1-7

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this new morning
The future King.
Prince of Peace.

What words stay with you?
Who is this child to you?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours. Name them before God.
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH 9 verses 1-7
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response to this God

LORD God, Wonderful and Eternal, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
Our daily bread and living water.
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others about Jesus, Mighty God!
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step further into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from PSALM 96 – as we journey in this season of Advent….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Tuesday – 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 Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Midday Prayer with Others

On this first Tuesday in December – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with the growing number who will gather in the Upper Room today……

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the particular needs of our church family, the SEECOS church family, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 3rd December, 2024

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : PSALM 96
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
The Supreme King – the LORD.
Glorious is His Name!

What is God teaching/reminding you today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this new 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 PSALM 96
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. And then pray to this God in response

O God of greatness and majesty!
Hear our evening prayers,
For our city and our nation.
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen.