Daily Devotions for Friday 14th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 20 and 21

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Right Thing to Do
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in a hard place at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the work of Street Pastors in our city
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 14 verses 20 and 21
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 13th October, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 16-19

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
The Kingdom of God
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.
Thanking. Asking.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Bethany Christian Trust
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this work in our nation we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this words again from ROMANS 14 verses 16-19
Reflect on the verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD our King, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
And your Kingdom ways
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 12th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 14 and 15

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Unclean Food. Acting in Love.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Café staff and volunteers
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening

Reading : read the words again from ROMANS 14 verses 14 and 15
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for our Church Family worldwide
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 11th October, 2022

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : ROMANS 14 verse 13

Meditation : consider this verse as your day starts.
Judging one Another.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there someone you need to show forgiveness to?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Naming others before Him

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the words again from ROMANS 14 verse 13
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, our Servant King
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 10th October, 2022

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 10-12

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the chapter this morning.
Judgment.
Giving an Account to God.

What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
What is your response?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness.
Hear our morning prayers we ask
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who have sinned against us
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen
.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in our judicial system
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 14 verses 10-12
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness and mercy.
Hear our evening prayers we ask
As we name others before you
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Sunday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 14 verses 5-9– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Sunday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow