Tag: devotions

Morning

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

Reading : MATTHEW 1 verses 18-25

Meditation : take time to carefully consider these verses – the birth of a Saviour!  What does it all mean for you?

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

Pray in response to Father God

LORD God, Father God,
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
For such a wonderful gift
And all He means to me.

In Jesus’ name,   Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those recently bereaved in our community

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

Evening

Reading : read the set verses again

Reflect on their meaning and pray in response…giving thanks!

O Living and True God, hear our evening prayers.
In Jesus’ wonderful and saving name. Amen!

Second Sunday of Advent

Morning

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

Reading : MATTHEW 1 verses 1-17 

Meditation : take time to consider these words about God’s careful family planning!  What is God saying to you today from his Word?

Look again at verse 16.

Pray in response to their God, our God
Considering all that God has planned for you – and others – even recently 

O LORD God,

Thank you
Thank you
For all your careful planning over the years
And months and weeks
And recent days.

In Jesus’ name .
Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on another church family in our city

O LORD God, hear our prayers and pour a blessing we call out
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening

Reading : read these opening verses again from Matthew

Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to their God, 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
And all your hand has planned for the days ahead.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.

Reading : ZECHARIAH 9 verses 9-13

Meditation : take time to consider these words and promises made by the LORD.  What images or words stay with you?

What is God saying to you today from His Word?

Pray in response to Him…and His Word 

O LORD God,
Thank you for what we read
And our Servant king.
Hear our prayers
And raise the name of Jesus this day we ask

Amen!

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on grandparents in our community

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

Evening

Reading : read these verses again from Zechariah 9

Reflect prayerfully on the words ….. and then Pray in response to this God

Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

Morning

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

Reading :  MICAH 5 verses 1-5

Meditation :  take time to consider these words of prophecy from Micah some 750 years before Jesus was born.   What was God promising?

What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you

LORD God,
Thank you that you
Keep your word
And honour your promises.
Thank you for promising to send Jesus
And doing so!!

In Jesus’ name we pray this morning,
Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on a family living near you

O LORD God, have mercy on those we name and hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : read these words again from Micah 5

Reflect ….and then pray…..for the town of Bethlehem in these days

O Lord, hear our prayers at this evening hour
And bless dear Bethlehem and all within her walls we ask, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Morning

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

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verse 7

Meditation : take time and consider these words as your day starts.
What words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today and what is your response to Him?

Then take time to Pray in response

LORD God
Thank you for these words
And all they say to me this day.
Thank you that you reign
Forever
With true justice and righteousness!
Oh reign afresh in me
I pray this day.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on families in our community
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers. 

Evening

Reading : read this verse again

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

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