On this particular Tuesday..as the nation enters a further stage 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 teachers and support staff in schools and colleges in our city at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
On this particular Tuesday you are invited to take time out with God and pause to pray with others
Upper Room day – time out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : GENESIS 12 verses 1-9
Meditation : consider all that is said here… at the start of your day.
What words stay with you? What is God saying to you from His Word?
Is there somewhere you go to take time-out with God?
And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
I have read these words
And now I pray for you to work them out
as a living reality in my life – even today
as I thank you that you are with me
on my journey through life.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from GENESIS 12
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great God,
Thank you for being there with me
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this particular Monday..as the nation enters a further stage 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 who live in our city at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : GENESIS 9 verses 1-17
Meditation : take time to consider these words spoken to Noah.
The God of Covenant Promise.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about Himself?
Then take time to Pray in response
LORD God,
Thank you that we can trust You
Thank you that you are faithful
Thank you that you are with us
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our community of Liberton at this time of the year
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from GENESIS 9
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this God
O Living and True God, our heavenly Father, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
O pour out a blessing on those we name before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this Sunday…you are invited to pause and pray with others…as you step into a new week
To Father God
For yourself…and for others known to you in need at this time
