Daily Devotions for Wednesday 15th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 11 verses 25-30
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Weary. Burdened.
Come to Me and Rest.

What words stays with you?
What is your response to Jesus today?
What burden will you lay down?

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

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Chris and Margaret Brandie and their family
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 11 verses 25-30
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 your Church worldwide
As we lay our burdens down
May we receive Your rest this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 14th February, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW 11 verses 1-19

Meditation : consider this particular passage as your day starts.
Messengers from John the Baptist.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there a question you have for Jesus at this time?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Asking….Seeking…Knocking…..
Trusting in Him as you step into this day

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 passage again from MATTHEW 11 verses 1-19
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Light of the World,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
With all our questions and doubts
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 13th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 10 verses 1-25

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The 12 Apostles – and their Mission.
What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
Whom have you recently told about Jesus?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came from heaven to earth
O Holy Spirit
Will you help us – even today – to go out and tell others!
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on John and Lindsay and their family
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 10 verses 1-25
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

Thank you Father God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came from heaven to earth
O Holy Spirit
Will you help us – even tomorrow – to go out and tell others!
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 MATTHEW chapter 9 verses 35-38– as we start to consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

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 – especially prayerfully supporting Turkey and Syria and all those who have travelled there to help

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