Tag: devotions

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : 1 Peter 2 verses 9 and 10

Meditation : take the time to slowly consider these great words at the start of your day – and who we are as God’s people.

What do the words teach you?
Which words stay with you?

then pray in response….using the verses themselves

O LORD our God,
Thank you!
Thank you
For your grace at work
In and through your chosen people
Amen and amen!

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the Church of Scotland Assembly meeting this week
O LORD, hear our prayers

Evening

Reading : read these verses again

Reflect on the words read and then pray in response, with thanksgiving

LORD God, Father God, our God, receive our evening prayers

Upper Room day

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : 1 Peter 2 verses 6-8

Meditation : consider these particular verses this morning.

Note all that is said about Jesus being God’s chosen and precious cornerstone.    What does this mean for you?

Pray in response to the words you have read – giving thanks for Jesus!

LORD God,
Thank you for such a secure cornerstone
In my faith.
Help me to help others find Jesus
For themselves
Even today!
In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday

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

Lord, thank you. 

Evening

Reading : read these 3 verses again

Reflect on the words…. and pray in response!

LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You.
As with my trust and hope in You alone,
Even for those things that cause me fear and concern at the end of this day,
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word.
In Jesus’ powerful name, Amen.

Morning

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

Reading : 1 Peter 2 verses 4 and 5

Meditation : take time and consider these 2 particular verses – great words to ponder!

What do they teach you?
How do they inspire or challenge you?

Pray in response to this Jesus the Christ

Lord Jesus,
I believe
And bow down to worship you.
I receive
And long for you to build me deeper into your spiritual house.
In Your name I ask, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those whose working week has started badly
Lord, have mercy.

Evening

Reading : read these 2 verses again

Reflect on this God and then Pray in praise to Him at the end of your day,
Giving thanks for His amazing grace and gift of eternal salvation in and through Christ Jesus –
And for His worldwide Church – even yours!

LORD God, our God, hear our prayers, as we return our thanks to You.

Living as God’s Chosen People

Morning

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

Reading : 1 Peter 2 verses 4-10

Meditation :  take time and consider these truly great words this morning.
What do they teach you?
What do they say to you today?

and then pray in response – with thanksgiving for Christ Jesus!

O LORD God,
Thank you for Jesus
Our Cornerstone.
As I read all these words
Make them true in my life
I so pray this day.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the Heart & Soul event in Princes Street Gardens today
O LORD, our God, hear our cry!

Evening

Reading : read these verses again

Reflect on their meaning for you and then Pray in response
O LORD, hear our prayers we ask at the end of this day.

Morning

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

Reading : 1 Peter 1 verse 22 – ch.2 verse 3

Meditation : consider these particular verses again.

What is God saying to you afresh from them this morning?
What is your response to Him?   

and Pray in response – to this eternal and pure God

O Eternal God,
Thank you for your written Word.
O Hear my morning prayer
And by Your Spirit’s help
Make me a person more and more like Jesus.
Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the Church of Scotland Assembly starting today
LORD, hear our prayers we ask and let your Spirit fall.

Evening

Reading : read the passage again

Reflect again on the words and then Pray in response to what you read
LORD God, our God, hear our prayers at the end of this day.

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading :   1 Peter 2 verses 2 and 3

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

What is God saying to you about your spiritual growth?

Pray to the God of growth and goodness

O God of truth,
I read
Help me believe
And trust in You
More and more.
O Spirit of God,
Fill me afresh
More and more.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on all our children and youth in the LK family
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask 

Evening

Reading : read these particular verses again

Reflect on this God and pray in response to Him
for yourself and for another believer

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers.