Daily Devotions for 4th October 2016

Tuesday 4th

WHY and HOW DO I READ THE BIBLE?

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from the God who keeps His word

Reading : John 20 verse 31
Meditation : consider these great words from John – what do they mean for you?
What do they teach you?

Then take time to Pray to this Jesus
– asking God to make each truth here a reality in your life at this time
(Pray your morning worship to this God in your own words
Words of thanks for His promises
In His Word, the Bible
And that they are real for you.
Give thanks for the gift of eternal Life
Through Christ Jesus, His Son)
Amen and amen we say together.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those who run and attend Pram Praise each month at LK
Lord, bless them we pray. 

Evening

Reading : read these words again from John

Reflect – and pray in response to the LORD God
God of truth, come into my prayer of praise and worship to You.
Thank you for today, and as I count my blessings
Help me to trust Your words more
And to open my life afresh to Your grace in Jesus, Name above all names.
Amen I pray.

 

Daily Devotions for 3rd October 2016

Monday 3rd

WHY and HOW DO I READ THE BIBLE?

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from God our heavenly Father

Reading : Matthew 4 verses 1-11
Meditation :  consider how Jesus uses Scripture verses here…..
What is God saying to you today?

and then pray in response, with thanksgiving and trust in God’s Word
(Pray your own words in response to what you have read and meditated on )
In and through Christ Jesus alone we pray this morning, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the Art Group that meets at LK
LORD, have mercy and hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : read these verses again

Reflect ….. and pray in response at the end of your day
Father God, hear our prayers

Daily Devotions for 2nd October 2016

Sunday 2nd

Communion Sunday at LK

WHY and HOW DO I READ THE BIBLE?

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Father God.

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 105-112
Meditation : consider these words and how they apply to your life at this time

Then take time with God in prayer in response to what you have read
Father,
Son
and Holy Spirit,
Teach me.
Guide me.
Feed me
From your living Word.
Amen and Amen!

Midday

Pray for the Church worldwide to know Sunday blessings!
O God of grace, hear our prayers.

Evening

Reading : read these verses again from Psalm 119

Reflect on their truth for your living and Pray in response
O LORD, hear our evening prayers.

Daily Devotions for 1st October 2016

Saturday 1st

WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY?

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Father God.

Reading :   1 Thessalonians 5 verses 16-28
Meditation :  take time and consider all that is taught here – especially verses 16-18

Pray in response, using these 3 verses to help you
Lord Jesus,
Help me by your Spirit
To have a richer prayer life.
Fill me with your joy
And ever create in me an attitude of gratitude.
Amen we say together.

Midday

Pray for someone you know who is asking about your faith in Jesus
O LORD, hear our prayers. 

Evening

Reading : read these verses again

Reflect over the truths and pray in response
Father God, our God, hear our evening prayers.

Daily Devotions for 30th September 2016

WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY?

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading :   Philippians 1 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider the words written here by Paul.
What was he saying? What is God saying to you today?

Pray to the God of Paul and of the Philippian church for the words to be true for you
O God of truth,
I read
Help me believe
And trust in You more and more
May Your Holy Spirit work in and through me – even today
As You are doing across the world.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday

Pray for someone you know to meet with Jesus
Father God, hear our prayers and make this so we ask! 

Evening

Reading : read these words again from Philippians 1

Reflect on this God and then Pray in praise to Him at the end of this month
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. Amen!

Daily Devotions for 29th September 2016

WHY AND HOW DO I PRAY?

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : Ephesians 6 verses 18-20
Meditation :   take time and consider all that is taught in these verses by Paul.
What is God saying to you from them and what is your reponse?

then pray in response
(Pray your own words to the LORD God
In worship and thanks for what you have read,
In confession and need,
For yourself and for others.)
O LORD, hear our prayers.
Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those seeking to know Jesus
O Lord, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening

Reading : read the verses again from Ephesians 6

Reflect on these verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God
LORD, hear our evening prayers