Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOHN 8 verses 1-11– as we consider some of the things that JESUS did….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Monday – 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 the people of Los Angeles, Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, USA and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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

Tuesday Time-Out Prayers

As we step further into January 2025 ….and reflect on God’s faithfulness and walk with us…

At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday once more – and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space at this busy time of year…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with others at 8am… Midday and 7pm….

* A space for you to be still in your busy needy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope.
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

You are also encouraged to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – where you can find more information and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name. Have you visited the nativity scene in the Offering House? As you do…pray for your family, and the Kirk buildings, inside and outside..and all those who pass through the doors and gates. The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there. Have you walked the new Word for Today around the Kirk building? It is based on Isaiah 61….

You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting!) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

In the evening you are invited to the Church Gathering for Prayer (on Zoom this month) as we come together to say thanks for blessings received…to wait and listen with God….to focus on the way ahead and those in need on our Prayer List….. All are welcome!

The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During January our focus has been on some of the things that Jesus did. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we continue to journey through January 2025.

Daily Devotions for Monday 27th January, 2025

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

Reading : JOHN 8 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this Monday morning.
Jesus and the woman caught in adultery

What words stay with you?

Then Pray with your own words in response to this Jesus
Humbly
Honestly

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our church neighbours in Kirkgate
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOHN 8 verses 1-11
Reflect on what you read and then pause to pray to this Jesus in response
Humbly
Honestly

And so to you, O God, we bring our evening words of prayer
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Sunday 26th January, 2025

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

Reading : JOHN 7 verses 1-13
We take time to consider these words about Jesus this particular morning ….
Jesus and his brothers
Jesus at a festival

What is your response to these words and events today?

Then pray in response to this Jesus
Naming others in your family

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
How sweet is your name
Jesus

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
How strong is your name
Jesus

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
How great is your name
Jesus

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
How precious is your name
Jesus

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read these words again from JOHN 7 verses 1-13
Reflect on these words and then Pray in response at the end of your day

Amen.