Daily Devotions for Saturday 24th October, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 119 verse 114

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?

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

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

O Great King of kings
Your kingdom come
We say
Your will be done
In our lives
In your Church
In this world
As it is in heaven
For yours is the eternal kingdom
All the power and heavenly glory
Now and forever
Amen!

Evening
Reading : read the verse again from Psalm 119
Reflect on the words here…. 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
And name others in need before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 23rd October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 1-13

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here by Jesus.
‘The Kingdom of heaven will be like this….’
What images or words stay with you?
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 on a journey meeting with God

O Eternal LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
Even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Thy Kingdom come!
Thy will be done!
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s strength at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 25
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to the returning Bridegroom

Living Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
For we believe and trust in you
For the large and the small things in our lives
For the world we live in.
For the fact that you will be return one day!
O make us ever ready we call out!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd October, 2020

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 33-35

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
Jesus’ use of Parables.
What do the words mean for you today?
Is there something you want Jesus to clarify at this time?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking for the Holy Spirit to lead and guide you

Pray your own words to the LORD our God.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit

In Jesus’ name we say together…Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s guidance at this time
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from Jesus in MATTHEW 13
Reflect on what he says at the end of your day
and Pray in response to Him

O Lord, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have given help to
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st October, 2020

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 31 and 32

Meditation : prayerfully consider this parable from Jesus.
What is He saying to you today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours

O LORD our God,
Thank you
For sending Jesus
From heaven to earth
O teach us
More and more
About your Eternal Kingdom
In Jesus’ name we ask
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Leadership Ministry Team at LK
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these few verses again from MATTHEW 13
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, our Father God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your guiding hand this day
As we seek your Kingdom come tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th October, 2020

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 24-30

Meditation : consider this passage – the Parable of the Weeds
What is God teaching you today from this passage about His Kingdom?
What is your response to Him?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
With honest humility

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 13

Reflect on Jesus’ words…. And then pray to Him in response

Jesus, Teacher and Lord, hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we consider your words here
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

UPPER ROOM and Kirk October Time-Out

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these recent weeks and months sadly it was not possible to open and run this space….BUT IT IS THIS TUESDAY!

You are invited to….

* A place with space
** For time-out
* Private prayer
** With God

Above the Kirkgate Cafe…..7.30am-7.30pm

Opportunites to pray with others will be possible at 8am…12 noon and 7pm

There are guidelines to follow…..including wearing a face covering.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are at home or work

You are invited to pause regularly at some time during OCTOBER and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in these times.

The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirk is now closed but you can still walk around the building and as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days know that God is still walking with you. You will find that there are prompts to consider from the Bible as you prayerfully walk – helpfully provided by Ruth from MATTHEW 6 at this time.

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this week you are invited again to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

You are invited to take time out with God.
You are invited to the Upper Room tomorrow.
You are invited to walk around the Kirk.