Tag: Evening

Call to Evening Prayer

O Lord, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts even when I’m far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, Lord.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!

Amen – we say together

Words from this morning’s Daily Devotions – Psalm 139

Daily Devotions for Thursday 27th August, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 139

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
God’s Complete Knowledge and Care.
What encourages you?
What challenges you?
Which words will you hold onto as you step into the day?

Then pause to pray for others in need known to you
As well as yourself at this time

O LORD, hear our prayers

‘You know everything I do’
‘You are all round me on every side’
‘I praise you because you are to be feared;
All you do is wonderful’

‘Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
Test me and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
And guide me in the everlasting way’

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s comfort at this time
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 139

Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – our God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers

‘You know everything I do’
‘You are all round me on every side’
‘I praise you because you are to be feared;
All you do is wonderful’

‘Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
Test me and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
And guide me in the everlasting way’

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 26th August, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : PSALM 130

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us this morning.
A Prayer for Help.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God of perfect timing
Look again at verses 5-6 as you turn to prayer

‘I call to you LORD’
‘Hear my cry, O Lord’
‘I wait eagerly for the LORD’s help’
‘His love is constant and he is always willing to save’

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Leadership Ministry Team at this time
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 130

Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
‘I call to you LORD’
‘Hear my cry, O Lord’
‘I wait eagerly for the LORD’s help’
‘His love is constant and he is always willing to save’

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 25th August, 2020

Upper Room day and Evening Gathering for Prayer

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

Reading : PSALM 127

Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
In Praise of God’s Blessings – count them one by one in your life at this time.

And then Praise’n’Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to thank God for each blessing in your life

Father God
Thank you
Thank you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read PSALM 127 again as your day closes

Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

God of good gifts,
God of blessing,
Our God,
We bring our evening worship to you
As we lay ourselves and our families before you
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Rhythm of Time-Out in August

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provided a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these times sadly it is not possible to open and run this space….for now….

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 AUGUST 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 our times.

You are encouraged to visit the PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard which is open 8am-8pm during August and visit the prayer stations as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days.

Peace Pathway Poster 2020

You are encouraged to journey onwards and upwards with your rhythm of prayer and devotion – on your own and with others.

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 particular week you are invited to join the Church of Scotland Week of prayer for Church and Country.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through this last week in August 2020 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days.