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Advent Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LUKE chapter 1 verses 1-4– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

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

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

Daily Devotions for Friday 16th December, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 1-4

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Luke’s introduction.
The birth of John the Baptist is foretold.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for the Good News about Jesus.
Naming others expecting the birth of a baby at this time.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Street Pastors in our city
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 1 verses 1-4
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and people mentioned here and pray in response to our God.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us in sending a Saviour
For we believe and trust in you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 2 verses 19-23– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Thursday – 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

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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 15th December, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 19-23

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible story this morning.
The return to Nazareth.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
Is there someone/somewhere you need to return to?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.
Naming others before Father God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of TEARFUND in our world
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this venture we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this short passage again from MATTHEW 2 verses 19-23
Reflect on the words and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us today.
We name others on a journey before you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Advent Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 2 verses 13-18– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – 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

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

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 14th December, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 13-18

Meditation : pause with God to consider these words this morning
The Escape to Egypt.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His ways?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Naming others in a hard place at this time

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Café staff and volunteers
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 2 verses 13-18
Reflect on the events you read about here 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 pray for those escaping a place of hurt and pain at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen