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Daily Devotions for Sunday 26th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : PSALM 23

Meditation : take time to slowly consider this psalm afresh this Sunday morning.
Which words do you hold onto at this time in your life?
What is God reminding you about Himself at this time?

And then pray in response – using the words as you turn to prayer

O Good Shepherd,
We trust in You
Today
Tomorrow
Forever
Guide us
Help us
Restore us
Until we see you face to face
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer

Loving Father,
We face a wide river and we long to reach the other side;
And we must use the stepping stones offered to us.
You say, ’When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
When you pass through rivers, they will not sweep over you’.
Our trust is in you, O Lord.
In Jesus’ name. Amen

(Isaiah 43.2)

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from PSALM 23
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we pilgrimage on towards tomorrow
And a brighter future with You one day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 25th July, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 23 verse 6

Meditation : take the time to consider these familiar words this Saturday morning.
‘I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever’
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Is this your hope?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Make these words from David your own in your life

Amen we pray in praise together this new day!

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 the words again from PSALM 23.6
Reflect on David’s 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
As we say this is our great hope!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 24th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 73 verses 27 and 28

Meditation : take time and consider what is said here in these verses.
‘It is good to be near God’
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 who are far from God at this time

O Living LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
And to rest in being near You.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those preparing to teach God’s Word
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these 2 verses again from PSALM 73
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to this God

Living LORD, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
As we believe and trust in you
For the large and the small things in our lives
For the world we live in.
For those who have wandered far from You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.