As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 13 – 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 blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 13
Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
God will punish Babylon.
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Which words stay with you?
Then turn to pray to God in response
O LORD our God,
Thank you for all these words
And all they teach me.
Receive my sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving
As I name parts of this world in need before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in our nation
O LORD, give blessing and hear our prayers we ask this day.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 13
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God
LORD God, our God,
God who deserves our highest praise
Hear the evening prayers of your people
For we are indeed in need of rescue from this world
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 12 – 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 blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 12
Meditation : take time and consider this very short chapter this morning.
A Hymn of Thanksgiving.
What do the words mean to you at this time?
Is there a song of thanksgiving on your lips?
Take time to Pray in response – words of thanksgiving to our God
We can but worship you this day O LORD
Singing our hymns of thanksgiving
We can but ask for those in need or trouble this day O LORD
Those who are not in a place of thanksgiving
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask and seek and knock……and hear
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 12
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes
God of Isaiah and the God of today,
The God of strong love
The God of eternal faithfulness
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your help today
As we journey from today to tomorrow
As we name others we care about before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As we step into this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 11 – 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 blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 11
Meditation : take the time to consider this passage today.
The Peaceful Kingdom.
Exiles will return.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning about His ways?
What is your response to God’s Word today?
Pray in response – to our God , the God who is with us
Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need – for yourself and others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessings on the Church in our city
O LORD, have mercy we call out and pour rich blessings!
Evening
Reading : read the passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response
LORD God, the LORD Almighty, hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for the blessings of this day
As I call out to you for others
As I lay myself and this world before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
