deny

Daily Devotions for Friday 10th November, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN chapter 18 verses 15-27
Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning
Peter denies Jesus. Three times.

What words stay with you?
What is your response?

Then take time to Pray in response
Honestly. Humbly.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy on each and all we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOHN 18 verses 15-27
Reflect on what happens, what is said and not said.
And then pray in response to this Jesus

Amen we pray together.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 17th October, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : JOHN 13 verses 31-38
Meditation : take time and consider this short passage this morning.
Jesus predicts Peter’s denial

What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read JOHN 13 verses 31-38 – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

I confess my sins of this day
And receive His forgiveness

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 23rd July, 2023

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

Reading : LUKE 22 verses 54-71
Meditation : take time and consider this psalm of praise this particular Sunday morning.
Peter denies Jesus.
Jesus is mocked and beaten
What is God teaching/reminding you this morning?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – using your own words
Pray humbly….honestly…..

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from LUKE 22 verses 54-71
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this Jesus

O Lord, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we ponder these words and events
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we pilgrimage on towards tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 28th April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MARK 14 verses 12-42
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Passover Meal.
Peter’s Denial
Gethsemane
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Servant King
Naming others in a place of struggling at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on new team members serving in Open Doors
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 14 verses 12-42 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 6th April, 2023

Maundy Thursday

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

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 26 verses 17-35
Meditation : take time and consider what happens here – as your day starts.
The Lord’s Supper.
Peter’s Denial.
Which words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?

And then pray in response as your Thursday starts

Pray your own words to the LORD our God

O LORD
Our Creator and Saviour.
Hear our many prayers
On this Maundy Thursday
As we remember
As we pause and consider
All that happened
In Jesus’ name
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those facing a tough decision at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out help and comfort we ask

Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from MATTHEW 26
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours with honest and humble words

O LORD God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank You for Your help in our lives.
O have mercy we ask
On others
On our Church
On our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily devotions for Tuesday 28th March, 2023

Upper Room day and evening Gathering for Prayer

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

Reading : MATTHEW 26 verses 69-75
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
Peter denies Jesus.
What words or images stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read MATTHEW 26 verses 69-75 again – in another version?
Reflect on the words spoken here…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God
With honest and humble words

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.