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Pause to Pray for Others

On this first day of 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

For those who have left homes and loved ones as a result of the situation in Ukraine

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and world leaders at this time

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 2nd March, 2022

First Day of Lent

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LEVITICUS chapter 2

Meditation : consider this passage this morning.
Grain-Offerings.
What is God saying to you today as your day starts?
Is there an offering God is asking of you?

And then pray in response – to this God of ours

O LORD our God,
As we offer this day to you
Hear our morning prayers
In Jesus’ name,
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Buildings Team
LORD, hear our prayers and give blessing real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these set verses again from chapter 2
Prayerfully reflect on what you read and then pray in response –
for yourself and for others at this time

LORD God, Father God, hear our many different prayers
As we thank you for your call on our lives
As we offer all that tomorrow will bring
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into Lent later tomorrow – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LEVITICUS chapter 1 – as we begin to consider afresh the perfect sacrifice of Jesus

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others

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

Tuesday Midday Prayers with Others

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 world at this time – especially in Ukraine, Russia and Afghanistan
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 1st March, 2022

Upper Room day – time out with God

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

Reading : LEVITICUS chapter 1

Meditation : consider this chapter… at the start of your day.
Sacrifices burnt whole.
What is God teaching/reminding you about what He expected?
How do these words relate to the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to thank God for His gift of the perfect sacrifice.

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
I have read these words
And now I pray for you to work them out
as a living reality in my life – even today
as I thank you that you are with me
on my journey through life.
O fill me with an attitude
Of gratitude!
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LEVITICUS chapter 1

Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes

LORD God, our great God,
Thank you for Jesus – the perfect sacrifice.
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into Lent later this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 16 verses 25-27

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others

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