Daily Devotions for April 23rd, 2020

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

Reading : JOHN 17 verses 1-5

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the chapter this morning.
What does it mean for you today?
What is God saying to you from His written Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others recently blessed by God

(Pray your own words to the LORD God.)

And together we pray…..

O LORD,
God of truth and love,
Have mercy we ask and hear our prayers
For others
For family
For neighbours and colleagues
For ourselves as your People in this world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who walk through the cemetery land
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 17
Reflect on the verses and events at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this Jesus

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have shown mercy to
Even today
As we name others known to us
In these uncertain times.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for April 22nd, 2020

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

Reading : JOHN 16 verses 12-16

Meditation : prayerfully consider these verses this morning.
What do they mean for you in your life?
Which words stays with you?

Then pray in response to this Jesus

O Lord Jesus,
Thank you
For all your words to us
Even today.
Thank you
For your guiding Spirit
Even as we step into today.
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of knowing God’s comfort at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 16
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 guiding hand this day
As we trust you for tomorrow and beyond
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 21st April, 2020

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : JOHN 16 verses 5-11

Meditation : consider this passage – and Jesus’ words.
What is God saying to you today from these words?
What is your response to Him today?

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 JOHN 16
Reflect on Jesus’ words…. And then pray to our God in response

Father God, our gracious God, hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we journey with Jesus
In these particular days
In Jesus’ name, Amen.