Daily Devotions for Saturday 11th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : PSALM 23 verse 2

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
Green pastures and quiet waters.
What do they mean for you at this time?

And then Pray in response to what you read – to this God of ours.
Take time to enjoy God’s green pastures and quiet waters.

In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen!

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen


Evening

Reading : read this verse again from PSALM 23
Reflect on this God, your God, our God…. and then Praise Him in your evening Prayer

LORD God, our God, receive our praise
For who You are!
For all you have done for us!
Thank you for green pastures and quiet waters
Even today
In our community, in our city.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 10th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 21

Meditation : consider these words this morning about blessings received.
What gifts from God are you rejoicing in at this time?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with thanksgiving to our God of good gifts!

Amen – we pray together!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the staff of your local petrol garage
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read PSALM 21 again as your day closes
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
And thank you for the blessings in our lives!
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 9th July, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 19

Meditation : take time and carefully consider these words.
The glory of God!
Which words will you hold onto today from this psalm?

Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts
Looking again at verses 7 and 14

(Pray your own words this morning to the LORD God…….
Sing your song of praise!)

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the staff of your local post office
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from PSALM 19 – looking outside as you do
Reflect on the words written here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who is worthy of our praise!

O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You
For who you are
For your creation
For your amazing grace to us
Even today
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 8th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 18 verses 25-30

Meditation : consider these particular words this morning.
Faithful God.
What is God saying to you today as your day starts?
Is there a response God is asking of you?

And then pray in response – to this God of ours
Use the verses as you turn to prayer
For yourself and for others


O LORD our God,
In Jesus’ name,
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the staff of your local supermarket
LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these set verses again from PSALM 18
Humbly reflect on what you read and then pray in response – for yourself and
for others known to you in need at this time

LORD God, our faithful and merciful and strong God,
hear our many different evening prayers.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 7th July, 2020

Upper Room day – time out with God

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

Reading : PSALM 17 verses 6 and 7

Meditation : consider all that is said here… at the start of your day.
Are you the apple of God’s eye??
What is God saying to you from His Word?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the words again from PSALM 17 verses 6 and 7
Reflect prayerfully on these verses…. And then pray as your day closes

LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Time-Out Rhythm for JULY

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….at the moment. July would normally be our sabbatical month however from this rhythm.

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 at some time during July 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 July and August and visit the prayer stations as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days.

Peace Pathway Poster 2020

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.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through this week together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days of 2020….You may wish to visit the Kirk for Private Prayer when the building is open 2-4pm on a Sunday afternoon.