As we step into this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 56 verses 1-8– 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 blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
On this Monday…we pause to pray with others
For Ukraine
For Afghanistan
For Yemen
For other parts of our world in need at this time
Father God
Lord God
Hear our cry
Have mercy
We ask
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen
As we journey through August…and life and work get tad busier…
At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.
The Upper Room will once again be open this Tuesday…and it’s had a new make-over during the summer…..you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm
This is a quiet place…..a place for you and God to take time-out together
* A space for yourself to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times
There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am….12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..
You are also invited to visit the Peace Pathway as you walk the grounds around the Kirk building whatever day of the week you choose 8am-8pm – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – starting at the Offering House.
You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.
You are reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of war in Ukraine you may want to add your own prayer for our world at this time.
The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of ROMANS during 2022 – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of ISAIAH for the summer weeks of July and August. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.
And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the recent 11 days
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these refreshing closing days of Summer 2022.
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
Isaiah 40 verse 28
As a Church we were part of the global prayer venture – Thy Kingdom Come.
This prayer continues around the world!
Each Sunday at Midday we are re-visiting one of the 11 daily themes….and this time we revisit the song that was released on the 10th day…Not Made for the Harbour
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : ROMANS 6 verses 1 and 2
Meditation : take the time to prayerfully consider these words today.
Dead to sin.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning about how you live?
What is your response to God’s Word today?
Pray in response – to our God
The God who is changing us from the inside out
Pray your own honest words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need – for yourself and others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessings on the country of North Korea
O LORD, have mercy on this nation we call out and pour blessings!
Evening
Reading : read the short passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response
LORD God, LORD Almighty,
Holy, holy, holy,
As I consider these truths,
Hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for the blessings of this day
As I call out to you for others
As I lay myself and this world before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
