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Upper Room day

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : ACTS 15 verses 22-35

Meditation : consider what is said here…and this particular letter.
What do the words mean for you today?

And then Pray in response to what you have read

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.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday

Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day

Father God…thank you. 

Evening

Reading : read the verses again from Acts 15

Reflect on these written words…. And then pray as your day closes

LORD God, our great God,
Bless those I name before You this evening
My neighbours, friends and colleagues
And ALL those in your Church.
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern even this day,
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word.

In Jesus’ powerful name, Amen.

Tuesday will be UPPER Room day once again.

A day with an opportunity for time-out with God in the space above the Kirkgate Café.

The Room will be open 7.30am-7.30pm….with a variety of aids and resources available…….with sofas, chairs and cushions freely ready!

There are optional times of prayer together at 7.30am, 12 noon and 7pm.
It would be good if you can meet with others briefly at any of these times.
Or if not, why not try and pray where you are at those times?

The café is open below 9.30am-8pm.

** Will you make use of this opportunity – a time of quietness and praying – listening and asking?

Morning

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

Reading : ACTS 15 verses 1-21

Meditation : take time to carefully consider this meeting at Jerusalem – as your day starts.    Look again at verses 10 and 11.
What is God saying to you today?
What is your response to Him?

Pray in response
Including for those new in faith
And for our Ministry Team

LORD God,
Have mercy on all we ask.
Give wisdom and grace
And hear our morning prayers

In Jesus’ name,   Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the Communications Group at LK

O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day. 

Evening

Reading : read the set verses again

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

O Living and True God, hear our evening prayers.

Morning

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

Reading : ACTS 14 verses 21-28 

Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
Look again at verse 27 – what would you share with your church?

Pray in response to what you have read
Considering all that God has done for you – and others – recently 

O LORD God,
Thank you
Thank you.
Have mercy on those we name before you and hear our morning prayers,

In Jesus’ name .
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 8 verses again

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 : ACTS 14 verses 8-20

Meditation : take time to consider these events in Lystra and Derbe.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word? 

Pray in response to Him… 

Father God,
Thank you for what we read
For the healing and salvation given
And the protection of your servants.
Hear our prayers
And use 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 then Pray in response – for others

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