Daily Devotions for Saturday 25th May, 2024

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

Reading : REVELATION 2 verses 1-7
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here
A Message to a Church

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Praying for those struggling to believe in this Jesus
Praying for families and communities divided over this Jesus

O LORD our God
Hear our cries this morning
Amen we pray together this new day.

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 the verses again from REVELATION 2 verses 1-7
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
For yourself and for others in your Church Family at this time

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

Build Your Church Lord!
Make us strong Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 24th May, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : REVELATION 1 verses 1-8
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
God’s revelation to John

Pray in response to what you have read and considered
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Servant King
Naming others in a place of doubting and asking at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our singers and musicians
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from REVELATION 1 verses 1-8 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
We want to see Jesus!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd May, 2024

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

Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 31-46
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this Thursday morning
Jesus said…..
The final judgment…..

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.

Lord
With my eyes upward
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those facing end of life decisions
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 25 verses 31-46
Reflect on the verses and words spoken at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this Jesus – with your words of faith and trust

Lord
With my eyes upward
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to those struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 22nd May, 2024

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

Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 14-30
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Jesus said…..
The Kingdom will be like this…..

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those making career changing decisions
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 25 verses 14-30
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 Church worldwide
Telling others of this Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 21st May, 2024

Upper Room day

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

Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 1-13
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this Tuesday morning.
Jesus said……

What words or images stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today about His Kingdom?

Then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you
Honestly
Humbly

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 : MATTHEW 25 verses 1-13
Read these words again – reflect and then pray in response to our God

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 20th May, 2024

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

Reading : MATTHEW 22 verses 1-14
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this Monday morning.
Jesus said…..
The Kingdom of God is like this….
.

What words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

Then Pray with your own words in response to this Jesus
Honestly
Humbly

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on local shops and businesses
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 22 verses 1-14
Reflect on what you read and then pause to pray to our God in response

Praise the LORD!

The LORD takes pleasure in his people;
he honours the humble with victory.
Let God’s people rejoice in their triumph
and sing joyfully all night long.

And so to you, O God, we bring our evening words of prayer
Thy Kingdom come on earth we call out!
In Jesus’ name, Amen!