Daily Devotions for Sunday 30th April 2017

A Bumpy Road Worth Travelling

Morning

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

Reading : 1 Peter 1 verses 3-12

Meditation :  take time and consider these great words about our Christian faith.
What is God saying to you today?
What is your response to Him?

and then pray to this God for such a great hope!

O LORD God,
As I read these words
Thank you, Thank you!
Root me deeper in Christ
And fill me with this living hope!
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday

Pray for your Church Family to know Sunday blessings
O LORD, our God, hear our prayers

Evening

Reading : read these verses again from Peter

Reflect on the words and then Pray in response to this God
at the end of your day and the end of this month

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask.
In Jesus’ wonderful name, Amen!

Daily Devotions for 28th April 2017

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading :   Titus chapter 1

Meditation : take time to consider this chapter.
What does it teach you about God’s people in this world?
What is it saying to you today?

Take time to pray in response – as God leads you 

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those seeking Jesus in our land at this time
Father God, hear our prayers at this time of day 

Evening

Reading : read this chapter again

Reflect on this God who was at work in Titus’ day and pray in response to Him – today

  • for your church and the church worldwide
  • Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers.

Daily Devotions for 27th April 2017

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : Isaiah 44 verses 1-8

Meditation :   take time and consider all that is said here about Israel the chosen people
What words stay with you?

then pray in response – noting verses 2 and 3 again

(Pray your own words to the LORD God
In worship and thanks for what you have read,
For yourself and for others.)
O LORD, receive our praise and hear our prayers.
Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask!

Evening

Reading : read these verses again from Isaiah 44

Reflect on these verses – and your God -at the end of your day

and Pray in response to this God
O LORD, hear our evening prayers

Daily Devotions for 26th April 2017

Morning

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

Reading : Isaiah 41 verses 8-16

Meditation : consider these verses – written years before Peter!
What do they teach you about our God and His people?
What is God saying to you today?

then pray to Him in response

O LORD our God,
Thank you for these words
And all they teach me.
May my hope in You
Encourage someone else today.
Amen and amen!

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the homeless in our city
O LORD, hear our prayers

Evening

Reading : read the verses again from Isaiah 41

Reflect on the words read and then pray in response
LORD God, Father God, our living God, hear our evening prayers

Daily Devotions for 25th April 2017

Upper Room day  and  Evening  Gathering for Prayer

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : 1 Peter 1 verse 2

Meditation : consider this one verse this morning.
What was Peter saying to other believers?
What is God saying to you today?

Pray in response to the words you have read – and receive from this God

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
I have read these words.
And here I am.
Use even me I ask
In this world.
In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday

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

Thank you, Lord.

Evening

Reading : read verse 2 again

Reflect on these words…. and pray for your church, in response!
LORD God, our great God,
Bless those I name before You real good.
In Jesus’ powerful name, Amen.

UppeR RooM and Gathering for PRAYer

 

Are you able to visit this Tuesday – even for a few minutes?

The room above the Kirkgate Café becomes a quiet space each Tuesday from 7.30am to 7.3opm…..the Upper Room.

Come along when you you can… Take time out with God… Slow down…

There are Bibles, devotional materials, cushions, sofas, candles, a cross of thanksgiving, music and journals all available as aids…..but none are compulsory.

There are opportunities to share with others in devotional prayers and readings at 7.30am, 12 noon and 7pm.

This Tuesday we have an opportunity to pause and listen to Father God and consider all that happened at Saturday’s Focus Day…..what is God saying to us as a Church at this time?

** The Café below is open 9.30am – 2pm and 4.45-8pm for drinks, snacks, hot and cold food.

** In the evening there is the opportunity to gather together for prayer in the Kirk at 7.30pm for an hour or so.  This month we shall take time to listen together to God and bring our prayers for each other, His Church, our country and the world at the foot of the cross.