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Pause to Pray with Others
On this particular Sunday…..Easter Sunday…..as the nation journeys through this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and neighbours
For all churches in our city and nation at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
Bible Verse for the Week
I ask that your minds may be opened to see his light, so that you will know what is the hope to which he has called you, how rich are the wonderful blessings he promises his people.
Ephesians 1 verse 18
Daily Devotions for Sunday 4th April, 2021
EASTER SUNDAY!
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday
Reading : EPHESIANS 6 verses 10-18
Meditation : take time to consider these verses today.
What is God saying to you today from his Word on this Easter Sunday?
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Pray in response to what you have read and considered
In Jesus’ name
On this Easter Sunday
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in Him
Amen.
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 EPHESIANS 6.10-18 again as your Easter Sunday ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this God …our God
Including for others known to you in need of a victory at this time
O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this Easter day.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
An Easter Saturday Evening Prayer
Pause to Pray with Others
On this particular Saturday….as the nation journeys through this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends
For all who live alone at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making