Ezra

Daily Devotions for Thursday 25th April, 2024

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

Reading : NEHEMIAH chapter 8 vs 1-12
Ezra reads the Law

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.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Prayer Ministry Team
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from NEHEMIAH chapter 8 vs 1-12
Reflect on the verses and words spoken at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God, our God – with your words of faith and trust

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

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from EZRA chapter 10 verses 1-17– as we consider BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS – GOD’S PLAN BEGINS through 2024.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Thursday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Israel, Gaza, Iran, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Thursday 18th April, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : EZRA chapter 10 vs 1-17
Meditation : take time and consider the truths behind these words this morning.
The people confess
Sin

Which words stay with you?
Is there a prayer of confession on your lips?

Then pause to pray to Father God
Seek…..ask…..listen….hear…..

Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Finance Team
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from EZRA chapter 10 vs 1-17
Reflect on the words and people mentioned – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our Father God

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
For members of our Church Family at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from EZRA chapter 9 – as we consider BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS – GOD’S PLAN BEGINS through 2024.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – to us and to others

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 17th April, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : EZRA chapter 9
Meditation : take time to consider all that is said here
Ezra’s prayer
Intermarriage

What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
What words stay with you?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God
Honestly
Humbly

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Communications Group
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all who serve in this way

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from EZRA chapter 9
Reflect on the events and Ezra’s prayer…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves and all we have before You
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from EZRA chapter 8 verses 15-23 – as we consider BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS – GOD’S PLAN BEGINS through 2024.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Tuesday – to us and to others

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow