Tag: December

Time Out Tuesday

Following on from John’s sermon on Sunday morning
You are encouraged to take time out
With God
On this particular Tuesday

You are invited to pause and pray with Him

You are encouraged to visit the UPPER ROOM

A place with space
to wait
ask…seek…listen…

and sofas
and cushions
and more

The room is open 7.30am-7.15pm
And there are opportunities to pause and pray with others
7.30-8am
12noon-12.30pm
2.45-3.45pm
7-7.15pm

Daily Devotions for December 9th, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : LUKE 2 verses 1-7

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today?

Then take time to Pray in response
And for a family known to you at this time

LORD God,
Have mercy on us and our families we ask.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the persecuted Church in India
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 2
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to Father God
O Living and True God, our heavenly Father, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
Oh pour out a blessing on those we name before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 8th December, 2019

Second Sunday of Advent

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verse 6
‘Wonderful Counsellor’

Meditation : take time to consider these particular two words this morning.
What do they mean for you at this time?

Pray in response to what you have read and considered

In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in Him
Amen.

Midday
Pray for a church near your home to know Sunday blessings
O LORD God, hear and answer our prayers.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening
Reading : read these 2 set words again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this God …our God
Including for others known to you in need at this time
O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this day.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 7th December, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verse 6

Meditation : take time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What is God saying to you today from His Word about Himself?

Pray in response to the God of Isaiah 9.6
Looking again at the words as you turn to prayer

O LORD
Our God
Mighty and Holy One,
Receive our praise
Hear our prayers
And keep us looking upwards
As you walk with us this day
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your midday prayer
(See Matthew 6 or online under the Prayer tab on LK website)
Father God of grace and mercy, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading : read this verse again from Isaiah 9
Reflect prayerfully on the words and images ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others in need of knowing this God, our God
Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for December 6th, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 57-80

Meditation : take time to carefully consider this passage.
How does it encourage or challenge you this morning?
What is your response to God’s Word as you step into today?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you
Including praying for others in hard circumstances

Oh Father God,
Hear our cry
Protect
Provide
Bless those we name before you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Edinburgh City Mission
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from LUKE 1
Reflect ….and then pray….for others as well as yourself
O Lord, hear our prayers at this evening hour
As we lay ourselves and others before You in Jesus’ name, Amen.