Tag: devotions

Morning

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

Reading : PSALM 32

Meditation : take time to carefully consider this psalm of David’s as your day starts.  What is God saying to you today?

What is your response to Him and His Word?

Pray in response – for forgiveness

LORD God,
Have mercy on us we ask.
Give grace and forgiveness we call out.
And hear our morning prayers
That you might instruct and teach us
Even today.

In Jesus’ name,   Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those in need of knowing God’s forgiveness

O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask. 

Evening

Reading : read the verses again from Psalm 32

Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to the God of truth and grace

O Living and True God, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.

In Jesus’ name,   Amen.

Morning

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

Reading : PSALM 24 

Meditation : take time to consider these words as your Sunday starts.

What is God saying to you today from his Word?
Look again at verses 3 and 4 this morning as you turn to God in prayer.

Pray in response to what you have read and considered 

O LORD God,
Holy, holy, holy.
Have mercy we ask
For in Christ alone we stand.
In Jesus’ name we ask to know your blessing.

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 Psalm 24 again as your day ends

Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to our God …

O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this day.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.

Reading : PSALM 23

Meditation : take time to consider these familiar words afresh this Saturday morning.

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

Pray in response to Him…our Good Shepherd

 Oh God,
Our God,
Thank you for what we read
And all you promise here.
Hear our prayers
And guide us this day we ask

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 these verses again

Reflect prayerfully on the words and images ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others who feel lost, in need of being restored or going through a dark valley

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.

 

Morning

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

Reading :  PSALM 20

Meditation :  take time to consider this prayer for victory.

What does it teach you? Is there a victory you need to ask help for?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you
Pray for a victory today

Oh Father God,
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those who pastorally visit others at LK

O LORD God, have mercy on this group and hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : read these words again from Psalm 20

Reflect ….and then pray…..for others in need known to you

O Lord, hear our various prayers at this evening hour
And bless each and all we ask, in Jesus’ name,   Amen.

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : PSALM 19

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
What words or images stay with you?

What is God saying to you today and what is your response to Him?

Take time to Pray in response to this God of Psalm 19

LORD God
Great and Glorious,
Perfect and Trustworthy,
Right and Pure,
My Rock and Redeemer,
Receive my morning praise

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the Kirkgate Café at LK
And Big Alpha coming in autumn 2018

O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers. 

Evening

Reading : read the Psalm again

Reflect on these words and images and then Pray in response as your day ends

Father God, hear my evening prayer
In Jesus’ name,   Amen.

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : PSALM 19

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
What words or images stay with you?

What is God saying to you today and what is your response to Him?

Take time to Pray in response to this God of Psalm 19

LORD God
Great and Glorious,
Perfect and Trustworthy,
Right and Pure,
My Rock and Redeemer,
Receive my morning praise

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the Kirkgate Café at LK
And Big Alpha coming in autumn 2018

O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers. 

Evening

Reading : read the Psalm again

Reflect on these words and images and then Pray in response as your day ends

Father God, hear my evening prayer
In Jesus’ name,   Amen.