As we journey through Lent – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LEVITICUS 16 verses 29-34 – as we consider the perfect sacrifice of Jesus
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer
We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time – especially for peace between Russia and Ukraine
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
(thank you Church of Scotland for this image)
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : LEVITICUS 16 verses 29-34
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Observing the Day of Atonement
Which words stay with you?
Is God asking you to do something at this time?
Then pause to praise and pray to this faithful and good God
All your creatures, LORD, will praise you,
and all your people will give you thanks.
They will speak of the glory of your royal power
and tell of your might,
so that everyone will know your mighty deeds
and the glorious majesty of your kingdom.
Your rule is eternal,
and you are king forever.
The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.
And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Daily Bread reading notes used by many in our world
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this work
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LEVITICUS 16 verses 29-34
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with praise 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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As we journey through Lent – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LEVITICUS 16 verses 20-28 – as we consider the perfect sacrifice of Jesus
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer
We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time – especially for peace between Russia and Ukraine
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
On this Wednesday in Lent…as the nation and the world wrestles with the virus and vaccine supplies…and the crisis in Ukraine is a major concern before us in our world … you are invited to pause and continue to pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to continue to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus – in our community, in our nation and in our world – and for all those in need on our Church Prayer List at this time – and for parts of the world in turmoil at this time
For family and friends and neighbours affected by the coronavirus
For all those fearful and anxious in Ukraine and Russia at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For those who are anxious about a hospital appointment at this time
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God
Reading : LEVITICUS 16 verses 20-28
Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us.
The Scapegoat
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who helps.
Thank you God for sending Jesus
The most perfect sacrifice
Thank you Jesus that you came
The most perfect sacrifice
Holy Spirit ever teach us
More and more
About God’s love for us
About Jesus’ death for us
About God’s will for us
In Jesus’ Name
Amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of UCB Word for Today
O LORD God, have mercy on this work and hear our prayers this day we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LEVITICUS 16 verses 20-28
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God
Thank you God for sending Jesus
The most perfect sacrifice
Thank you Jesus that you came
The most perfect sacrifice
Holy Spirit ever teach us
More and more
About God’s love for us
About Jesus’ death for us
About God’s will for us
In Jesus’ Name
Amen