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Daily Devotions for Saturday 24th May, 2025
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : PSALM 100
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here
Shout for joy!
And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Looking again at verse 4
O LORD our God
Hear our shouts of joy and worship this morning
Amen we pray together this new day.
Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 100
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
With shouts of joy for blessings received – even today.
For the LORD is good and his love endures for ever!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Friday 23rd May, 2025
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : PSALM 99
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The King is mighty.
Pray in response to what you have read
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Servant King
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our singers and musicians
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 99 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
We want to see Jesus!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd May, 2025
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 97
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this Thursday morning
Let the earth be glad.
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What words stay with you?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.
Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those facing end of life decisions
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 97
Reflect on these verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to Jesus – with your words of faith and trust
Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to those struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st May, 2025
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : PSALM 95
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Come, let us sing.
Come, let us bow down.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways today?
Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those making career changing decisions
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 95
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response
LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others of Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Midday Prayer with Others
On this Tuesday in May – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those who will gather in the Upper Room today……..
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the particular needs of our church family, the SEECOS church family, the Roman Catholic Church, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, Syria, Myanmar and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways