At this time in your Friday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and neighbours
For our community in Liberton
For students and universities in our city
For our country and our national leaders
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : JUDGES chapter 6
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about Gideon.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response to Him?
Pray to this God of ours in response
Including for others chosen by God to serve Him in leading others
O Living LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
In my life even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s wisdom at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JUDGES 6
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to the God of Gideon
Living LORD, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
As we believe and trust in you
For the large and the small things in our lives
For the world we live in.
For tomorrow.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
At this time in your Thursday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and work colleagues
For our community in Liberton
For our country and our national leaders
For our world in these days
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : JUDGES 3 verses 1-6
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Israelites’ story this morning.
The People settle down and intermarry.
What does this passage mean for you today?
Is there something specific God is saying to you?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others recently married
O LORD,
God of right living,
God of compassion,
Have mercy we ask and hear our prayers
For others
For family
For neighbours and colleagues
For your Church
For ourselves
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s help at this time
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JUDGES 3
Reflect on the verses and events at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – our living and true God
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have journeyed with
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
At this time in your Wednesday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends
For our community in Liberton
For our country and our national leaders
For our world in these days
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : JUDGES 2 verses 11-23
Meditation : prayerfully consider these events as you imagine all that happens here.
Israel stops worshipping the LORD.
What words or images stay with you?
Is there something you have stopped doing in your relationship with God?
Then pray in response to this God of ours
O LORD our God,
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who have sinned against us
Cleanse us
Renew us
Fill us
Use us
Even today
In Jesus’ name
Amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Leadership Ministry Team in these days
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JUDGES 2
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response
LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we confess our sins
As we receive your forgiveness
As we name those who have wandered from following Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen
