On this first Tuesday in February you are invited to pause and pray with those gathered in the Upper Room today
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church family, the SEEPG churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : MATTHEW 8 verses 18-22
Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
Following Jesus.
What do the words mean to you at this time?
Is there someone you know who needs a word of encouragement?
Take time to Pray in response – including for others known to you in need at this time
Pray honestly. Humbly.
We can but worship you this day O LORD
We can but ask for help to follow you more closely this day O LORD
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask and seek and knock……and hear
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 8 verses 18-22
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your help today
as Jesus’ followers
As we journey from today to tomorrow
as Jesus’ followers
As we name others we care about before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As we journey through these early days of February 2023……
At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.
The Upper Room will be open once again this Tuesday…..and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….
This is a quiet place…..a safe place for you and God to take time-out together
* A space for you to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times
There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am, 12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..or you can arrange to pray with the Prayer Team at some point suitable for you….
You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of Paul’s words to the church in Ephesus at various stations…..or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name.
The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During February our focus continues on the theme of Telling Others the Good News from Matthew’s Gospel. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.
And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the 11 days period
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through this month of February 2023.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : MATTHEW 8 verses 1-17
Meditation : consider all that happens here as your day starts.
Jesus heals a man.
Jesus heals a servant.
Jesus heals.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning about His Kingdom ways?
Who is on your prayer list for a healing touch?
Pray in response – to our God , the God who is with us
Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of belief and trust
Of need for healing – for yourself and others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessings on members of your family
O LORD, have mercy and give healing we ask
Evening
Reading : read the passage again from MATTHEW’s Gospel at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response
LORD God, the LORD Almighty, hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for the blessings of this day
As I call out to you for others
As I lay myself and this world before you
Asking for your healing touch
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
…and Jesus sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Luke 9 verse 2
