Daily Devotions for Saturday 29th August, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : PSALM 101 verse 8

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Where in our society and our world do you long to see evidence of God at work?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Make these words your own
As you pray for our city
Our nation
Our world

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer

As we consider being “fearfully and wonderfully made” in Your image God, we think of what makes us special. Our five physical senses which enable us to experience joy, pleasure, and wonderment, at your creation Also, we, like you, have knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
Most of all our heavenly father you have imbued us with love, that deep sense of care and empathy which raises us above your creation.
We receive your love to dispense your love, may we continue to do so in Jesus name. Amen


Evening

Reading : read verse 8 again from PSALM 101

Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

LORD God, our God, hear our evening prayers.
As we worship you for who you are
As we thank you for your help this day
And name others before you
As we call out to you for our nation and our world in these days
O LORD God, have mercy and give saving grace we ask!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 28th August, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 142

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
A Prayer for Help.
What is your response to God’s Word today?
What is your prayer to Him this morning?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Looking again at verses 1-3

O God of power and grace,
As I read these words
Help me believe
And trust in You
In good times and in hard times.
May Your Holy Spirit work in and through me.
As You were doing through the psalmist’s life
As You are doing across the world.
O show mercy in these days we call out!
In Jesus’ name.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s help at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 142

Reflect on the way God has led you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with humility
and for others known to you in need at this time

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
Our thanks
Our troubles and complaints
Our concerns
As we name others in need before You.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 27th August, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 139

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
God’s Complete Knowledge and Care.
What encourages you?
What challenges you?
Which words will you hold onto as you step into the day?

Then pause to pray for others in need known to you
As well as yourself at this time

O LORD, hear our prayers

‘You know everything I do’
‘You are all round me on every side’
‘I praise you because you are to be feared;
All you do is wonderful’

‘Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
Test me and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
And guide me in the everlasting way’

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s comfort at this time
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 139

Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – our God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers

‘You know everything I do’
‘You are all round me on every side’
‘I praise you because you are to be feared;
All you do is wonderful’

‘Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
Test me and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
And guide me in the everlasting way’

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 26th August, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : PSALM 130

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us this morning.
A Prayer for Help.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God of perfect timing
Look again at verses 5-6 as you turn to prayer

‘I call to you LORD’
‘Hear my cry, O Lord’
‘I wait eagerly for the LORD’s help’
‘His love is constant and he is always willing to save’

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Leadership Ministry Team at this time
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 130

Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
‘I call to you LORD’
‘Hear my cry, O Lord’
‘I wait eagerly for the LORD’s help’
‘His love is constant and he is always willing to save’

In Jesus’ Name
Amen