Tag: devotions

Morning
Reading :  John 16 vs 5-16
Meditation :   Give thanks on Christmas Day for God’s gifts
– His Son, Jesus and the Holy Spirit to all those who believe        
and then pray, with much thanks, to receive.
Giving God
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
For today – and all Your gifts!
In Jesus’ wonderful name,  Amen.

Midday
Pray for peace among the nations of our world
O God, of good and perfect gifts, hear our prayers!

Evening
Reading :  John 16 vs 13-15
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
Pray in response to receive afresh…even today!
O Lord, my Saviour God, hear my prayer on this – Your Special – Day.

Morning
Reading :  John 15 v 18 – ch.16 v 4
Meditation :  consider what Jesus is teaching here…
and Pray in response, in our world, on Christmas Eve
Saviour God,
This world is not our home – thank you.
Help us, protect us, guide us in this world – we call out.
Forgive us when we get too comfy here – please.
And make us more like Jesus – this world needs Him so badly.
Amen we pray together this day.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the residents and staff at Braid Hills Nursing Home.
Father God, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 15 vs 18-19
Reflect on these words again and Pray in response,
Giving thanks for those around the world, and in Liberton, who share the Good News.
O God, hear our evening prayers.

Morning
Reading :   John 15 vs 1-17
Meditation :  consider Jesus’ words here
– are we producing lasting fruit in our life and work as His friends?
And then Pray to Him in response – to be a fruitful and faithful friend
Lord Jesus,
I am amazed that You call me friend- thank you thank you!
I am humbled that You want me to bear fruit for You – use me use me!
Lord, I need the help of Your Holy Spirit – today today!
Amen – we pray together in Jesus’ name.

Midday
Pray for those dreading Christmas Day, for various reasons, in our city.
LORD of hope, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 15 v 15
Reflect on ‘What a Friend we have in Jesus’
And then humbly Pray to Him in response.
LORD, hear my prayer.

Morning
Reading :  John 14 vs 15-31
Meditation :  take time and consider Jesus’ gift from the Father, the Holy Spirit
…and then Pray in response to His words to receive – even at this time of the year!
Thank you Father God for sending Jesus,
Thank you Jesus that You came.
Holy Spirit – flow through me anew, refresh and fill me
That You might teach me more about His wonderful Name.
Amen and Amen we pray this morning.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your prayer
(see magazine or Prayer Tab on church website)
LORD, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 14 vs 25-27
Reflect on these words from Jesus
and Pray in response at the end of the day
Lord Jesus, in Your mercy, hear my prayer of humble need.

Morning
Reading :   John 14 vs 1-14
Meditation :  consider what Thomas asked, Philip said and what Jesus promised
–  and then pray in response to believe in Him who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
O Jesus,
I read these words,
Now hear my prayer I ask,
And help me to trust and obey You
With a clearer understanding
Through all my questions,
Even this new day!
Amen I pray.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on all those who serve us in leadership at LK and in our churches
LORD, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading :  John 14 v 6
Reflect on these words again of Jesus and pray in response to Him
  Lord Jesus, my Saviour, hear my evening prayer.

Morning
Reading :  John 13 vs 18-38
Meditation :  consider here Peter….Judas….and all that Jesus knew         
Pray in response to Him
Lord Jesus,
Forgive us, Forgive me, For failing you
With my thoughts, my words, my actions.
Help me I pray to be more loyal and true to You
Above all others.
Amen and amen we pray together.

Midday
Pray for an Advent blessing on our city!
Lord, in Your mercy, hear our prayers!

Evening
Reading :  John 13 v 33
Reflect on our Saviour God in heaven and pray to Him!
LORD God, our great God,
For who You are – I worship You.
For all of today – I thank You.
For being with me tomorrow – I trust You.
In Jesus’ powerful name,  Amen.