Celtic Devotions 1st July

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Morning
Reading :  2 Samuel 1 vs 1-16
Meditation :  consider verse 16…and why David reacted like this
Pray in confession
LORD God, our Father God,
Forgive our sins –
Words and thoughts and actions,
Even against someone You have chosen to do something.
Hear our words we humbly pray
And search us afresh this day.
In Jesus’ merciful  name we pray,  Amen.

Midday
Pray for those who serve us regarding World Mission at LK
Hear our prayers through Christ we pray – Amen.

Evening
Reading : 2 Samuel 1 v 12
Reflect on David’s actions for his enemies and Pray in response.

Celtic Devotions 30th June

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Morning
Reading :  Mark 5 vs 21-43
Meditation :   consider lives changed by Jesus
Pray to Him
(Pray your own words to Jesus
For yourself, for others.)
Lord, hear our prayer.
Amen.

Midday
Pray for your neighbours – God bless them all!

Evening
Reading :  Mark 5 v 36
Reflect on Jesus’ words
and Pray to believe

Celtic Devotions 29th June

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Morning
Reading :   Mark 5 vs 1-20
Meditation :  consider all that happened here – and pray!
O LORD our God,
How we wish we had been there!
Thank you for changing that man’s life but
Hear all our questions
And pour out Your answers
We pray this day.
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray a blessing on David McNeish and his family – up in Orkney

Evening
Reading :  Mark 5 v 20
Reflect on what the man would say to others –
and pray in response to Jesus at the end of your day

Celtic Devotions 28th June

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Morning
Reading :  Psalm 130
Meditation :  consider these eight verses – and all they teach about our God
and Pray …….to be a waiter
Father God, thank you for this Sunday.
Thank you for Jesus.
Thank you for the gift of Your written Word.
I open my arms, my mind and soul
To receive all You have for me.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on Alistair Keil, who was preaching today at LK

Evening
Reading :    Psalm 130
Reflect on how God has blessed you today and pray to Him
Father God,
For all of today
I thank You.
I put my trust and hope in You,
Forgive my sins
And rest in Your unfailing love.
In Jesus’ wonderful name,  Amen.

Celtic Devotions 27th June

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Morning
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 vs 38-58
Meditation :  consider how God defeats giants – often using people like David
Pray for faith and strength – like David!
(Pray your own words at the start of this day)
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray for the church to know a Sunday blessing tomorrow as we gather together

Evening
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 v 45
Reflect on these words and pray in response to the LORD God Almighty

Celtic Devotions 25th June

Morning
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 vs 12-25
Meditation :  consider how David enters the scene
and Pray to be where God wants you to be – and in His timing
God of history,
Of David and Goliath,
We worship You.
God of today,
Of technology and corporate finance,
We trust in You.
Help us to be where and when You want us to be
Even this day –  Amen we pray together.

Midday
Make the Lord’s Prayer your Thursday midday prayer.

Evening
Reading :  1 Samuel 17 v 24
Reflect on what makes you fearful
and Pray to God, honestly.