Call to Pray with Others

At this time of this Tuesday 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 our community in Liberton

For our country and our leaders

For our world in these days

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 22nd September, 2020

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : JUDGES 2 verses 1-10

Meditation : consider this passage – Joshua’s death.
The Angel of the LORD speaks.
What is God saying to you today from this passage?
What is your response to His Word today?

Take time to Pray to the LORD our God
With honest humility as you respond to what He is saying to you
And as you name those mourning at this time

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 JUDGES 1
Reflect on these words…. And then pray to our God in response

Father God, our gracious God, hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day and what you have been saying to us
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Call to Pray with Others

At this time of the day 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 our community in Liberton

For our country and our leaders

For our world in these days

UPPER ROOM time-out

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these recent weeks and months sadly it was not possible to open and run this space….BUT IT IS THIS TUESDAY!!

You are invited to….

* A place with space
** For time-out
* Private prayer
** With God

Above the Kirkgate Cafe…..7.30am-7.30pm

Opportunites to pray with others will be possible at 8am…12 noon and 7pm

There are guidelines to follow…..including wearing a face covering.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are at home or work

You are invited to pause regularly at some time during SEPTEMBER and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard is now closed but you can still walk around the Kirk and as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days know that God is still walking with you. You will find that there are prompts to consider from PSALM 23 as you prayerfully walk.

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this particular week you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through September 2020 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days.

Daily Devotions for Monday 21st September, 2020

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

Reading : JUDGES 1 verses 27-36

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible and all that happens here!
People who were not driven out.
What words or images stay with you?
Is there something God is showing you needs to be dealt with in your life?

Pray in response to what you have read
Asking the Holy Spirit to show…point….help…

O LORD, hear our morning prayer
Have mercy we ask
Show us what is out of place in our lives
Help us, O help us we call out.
In and through Christ Jesus, Amen.


Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the materials in Perspex boxes at our gates
O LORD, hear our prayers and use them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from JUDGES 1
Reflect on the events and words here and then Pray in response

LORD God, our God, hear our evening prayers,
As we confess our failures
As we lift up to you
Our circumstances
Today
Tomorrow
And others responding to your call
At this time in their lives
In Jesus’ name, Amen.