As we have stepped into a new year – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 4
We PAUSE with Him in prayer
We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength in 2022 – for ourselves and for others
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
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 peace and justice in our world and vaccine supplies to all countries
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Time out with God Tuesday
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : ROMANS chapter 4
Meditation : consider these words as we pause with God… at the start of the day.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What is your response?
And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to thank God for His blessings in your life
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 I believe
Help my unbelief!
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 ROMANS chapter 4 – in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great God,
Thank you for being there with me
For all of today
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!
Give grace O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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As we step into a new year – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 3
We PAUSE with Him in prayer
We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength in 2022 – for ourselves and for others
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
And 2022 has begun!
As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place, and COVID-19 guidelines are carefully followed.
Please do remember to take a lateral flow test before you come out…..face coverings and 2m social distancing please.
As we journey into this New Year, the Upper Room will be open this Tuesday 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – for the first time?
* To find space to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – for yourself and for others at this significant time of the year
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these slower days and moments
There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7pm – and John and those who gather will be glad to share these with you.
You are invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.
You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of new coronavirus cases you may want to add your own prayer for our world at this time.
The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of ROMANS – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.
And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we step into 2022.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : ROMANS chapter 3
Meditation : as we pause with God, we take time to consider these words as the day starts.
What is God saying to you today from His written Word?
What is your response?
Then take time to Pray in response
O LORD God,
Thank you
For Amazing grace
That saved a wretch like me
For loving the world so much
That you gave Your only Son
For Good News
For all
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our City Council in 2022
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give wisdom and justice we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ROMANS chapter 3 – in another version?
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…
to this God we believe and trust in
O Living and True God, our heavenly Father, hear our evening prayers
As we pause to worship You for who You are
O forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
We ask
Pour out a blessing on those we name before You
Send saving grace to every corner of our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.