At this time in your Friday and in these uncertain times 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 those in our community worried about their health
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 1-13
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here by Jesus.
‘The Kingdom of heaven will be like this….’
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response to Him?
Pray to this God of ours in response
Including for others on a journey meeting with God
O Eternal LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
Even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Thy Kingdom come!
Thy will be done!
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s strength at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 25
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to the returning Bridegroom
Living Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
For we believe and trust in you
For the large and the small things in our lives
For the world we live in.
For the fact that you will be return one day!
O make us ever ready we call out!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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…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 those in our community who work in schools
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 33-35
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
Jesus’ use of Parables.
What do the words mean for you today?
Is there something you want Jesus to clarify at this time?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking for the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you
Pray your own words to the LORD our God.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit
In Jesus’ name we say together…Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s guidance at this time
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from Jesus in MATTHEW 13
Reflect on what he says at the end of your day
and Pray in response to Him
O Lord, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have given help to
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
At this time in your Wednesday and in these uncertain times 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 colleagues
For those in our community who live alone
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 31 and 32
Meditation : prayerfully consider this parable from Jesus.
What is He saying to you today?
Then pray in response to this God of ours
O LORD our God,
Thank you
For sending Jesus
From heaven to earth
O teach us
More and more
About your Eternal Kingdom
In Jesus’ name we ask
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Leadership Ministry Team at LK
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these few verses again from MATTHEW 13
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response
LORD God, our Father God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your guiding hand this day
As we seek your Kingdom come tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen