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Daily Devotions for Sunday 22nd December, 2024

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

Reading : JOHN 1 verses 1-18
We take time to consider afresh these words about the Word of Life

Which words stay with you?

And then pray to this God in response
Naming others known to you seeking the Word of Life

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

Jesus
Name above all names
We bow before You

Jesus
Word of Life
Come to us

Jesus
Son of God
Live with us

Jesus
Saviour and Lord
Save us

Amen and Amen!

Evening
Reading : read these words again from JOHN 1 verses 1-18
Reflect on these words and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great Hope,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.

Saturday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into Sunday….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 3 verses 13-17– as we journey in this season of Advent….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Saturday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Saturday 21st December, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : MATTHEW 3 verses 13-17
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
The Baptism of Jesus

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Praying for those deciding to publicly confess Jesus as their Lord

O LORD our God
Hear our cries 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 MATTHEW 3 verses 13-17
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
For yourself and for others who have publicly confessed Jesus today as their Saviour

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 3 verses 1-12– as we journey in this season of Advent….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Friday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Friday 20th December, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 3 verses 1-12
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here.
John the Baptist
Repent!
Prepare the way!

Pray in response to these words of yesteryear
Giving thanks for Jesus, the promised Messiah
Naming others in a place of doubting and asking at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 3 verses 1-12 – in another version?
Reflect on the words here and pray in response to our Saviour Messiah

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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.