Tag: Evening

Daily Devotions for Saturday 15th August, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 101 verse 4

Meditation : take time to consider this one verse this morning.
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response – the same as the psalmist?

And then Pray in response
Make the words of this verse part of your morning prayer today

O God,
Hear my morning prayer
And have mercy
As I lay myself
And others
And this day
Before you
In Jesus’ name.
Amen

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer

As we consider being “fearfully and wonderfully made” in Your image God, we think of what makes us special. Our five physical senses which enable us to experience joy, pleasure, and wonderment, at your creation Also, we, like you, have knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
Most of all our heavenly father you have imbued us with love, that deep sense of care and empathy which raises us above your creation.
We receive your love to dispense your love, may we continue to do so in Jesus name. Amen

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 101.4 at the end of your day

Reflect on these words as you look back over the day and then Pray in response

LORD God, our God, hear our prayers this evening
As we return our thanks to You for your help and protection
As we name others who struggle at this time
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 14th August, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 107 verses 17-22

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
‘In their trouble they called to the LORD
And he saved them from their distress’
‘They must thank the LORD for his constant love’

Take time to Pray in response
Call on Him
Give thanks to Him

In Jesus’ name.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in the emergency services
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 107.17-22

Reflect on the way God has helped you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with humility
and for others known to you in need at this time

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
As we name others before You.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 13th August, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 107 verses 1-3

Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
In praise of God’s goodness.
‘Give thanks to the LORD because He us good’
‘He has rescued you from your enemies’
What are you thankful to God for today?
What has He rescued you from in your life?

And then pray in response as your day starts
‘Give thanks with a grateful heart’

In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those work in the NHS
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 107

Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours, the LORD who is so good.

O LORD God,
Our God
We bring our sacrifice of praise
And thanksgiving
As this day closes
And we step into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 12th August, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 106 verse 12

Meditation : consider what is said here in this one verse as your day starts.
Which promises by God do you hold onto at this time?
What is your response to God’s written Word today?

Then turn to pray to our Faithful God of promise in response

O LORD our God,
Thank you for these words
And all they teach me.
May we be a people
Who ever believe your promises
In our lives
In our community
In our world
In these days of 2020
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the City Council in our city
O LORD, give wisdom and hear our prayers we ask this day.

Evening
Reading : read this verse again from PSALM 106
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God

LORD God, our God, God of wonderful promises,
Hear the evening prayers of your people
For we believe and trust in You
Today and tomorrow.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 11th August, 2020

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : PSALM 105 verses 1-7

Meditation : take time and consider these verses this morning.
God and His People
Which words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about Himself and what is your response?

Take time to Pray in response
including for others known to you at this time in our Church Family

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 for what you are saying to me at this time

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 105

Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes

God of Abraham and Jacob and the God of today,
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we journey from today to tomorrow
Lead us
Guide us
Bless us
In Jesus’ name. Amen.