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Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”

Matthew 9 verse 2

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It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.

The link to this morning’s – from Alastair – have a look and listen about sins forgiven because of someone else’s faith….as we consider some of the things that Jesus said this month….

Daily Devotions for Saturday 21st October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 14 verse 12

Meditation : take the time to consider these words of Jesus this Saturday morning.
Faith in Jesus.
Great things.

Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching you about Himself today?

And then pray to this Jesus in response as we step into this new day

He heals the broken-hearted
and bandages their wounds.
He has decided the number of the stars
and calls each one by name.
Great and mighty is our Lord;
his wisdom cannot be measured.
He raises the humble,
but crushes the wicked to the ground.

Amen we pray together this new day

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own Midday Prayer

Jesus said, “I am the way the truth and the life……If you knew me
you would know the Father as well.”
We pray: – Lord abide in us as the Father does in you.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verse again from JOHN 14 verses 12
Reflect on these words and events….
and then Pray to this Jesus in response to what you have read

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 9th July, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : LUKE 17 verses 1-6
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.

Sin.
Faith.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you this morning?
What is your response?

And then pray in response,
Naming others known to you on a spiritual jouyrney

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your 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 these words again from LUKE 17 verses 1-6
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our just and true God,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To serve and speak out of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 13th June, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : LUKE 7 verses 1-17
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
Faith.
A Centurion asks.
What do these words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there something you need to ask for in faith?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Asking in faith as you step into this day

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 LUKE 7 verses 1-17
Reflect on the words and events…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Light of the World,
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 now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 21st April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MARK chapter 7

Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here with Jesus
Jesus teaches.
A Woman’s Faith.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you?

And then Pray with your own words to this God of ours in response
As you name others before Him

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Sudan
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK chapter 7
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to this Jesus

Praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD, my soul
I will praise him as long as I live;
I will sing to my God all my life.

Amen!

Daily Devotions for Monday 27th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 15 verses 21-31
Meditation : take time and consider this event this Monday morning.
A Woman’s Faith.
What words stay with you?
How would you describe your faith in Jesus at this time?

Then Pray with words and songs of faith in response to the LORD our God

Praise the LORD!
Sing a new song to the LORD;
praise him in the assembly of his faithful people!
Be glad, Israel, because of your Creator;
rejoice, people of Zion, because of your king!
Praise his name with dancing;
play drums and harps in praise of him.

O we believe
Help our unbelief!
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Kirk Session
God of grace and mercy and wisdom, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 15 verses 21-31
Reflect on what you read and then give praise 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
Grant us great faith as we step into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen!