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Daily Devotions for Friday 9th October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 99

Meditation : consider these words this morning about our God.
Let the nations tremble!
What does this mean for you in your life?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with confidence to this God, our God, for our world

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in the emergency services
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read PSALM 99 again

Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
And bring a blessing to those in need in our world we ask in these days.
Amen.

Call to Pray with Others

At this time in your Thursday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and neighbours

For the Church in our city

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time

Daily Devotions for Thursday 8th October, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 97

Meditation : take time and carefully consider these words.
The LORD is King! Let the earth rejoice!
What is God saying to you today from His Word about Himself?
What is your response to Him?

Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts
Looking again at verses 10-12 as you turn to prayer

Pray your own words this morning to the LORD God……..

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in our NHS
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from PSALM 97

Reflect on the words written here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who reigns over all

O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You.
As we humbly confess our sins
As we name others before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Call to Pray with Others

At this time in your Tuesday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation

You are encouraged to pray afresh for all those affected by the coronavirus in our nation and across the world

In particular for our country and our national leaders at this time as they make important decisions regarding the way forward and as we all adjust to the restrictions