Daily Devotions for Friday 28th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 16 verses 1-16

Meditation : A we pause with God, we take time and consider these names of people significant to Paul
Phoebe….Olympas….all the churches of Christ
Which names/people stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you from these greetings?

And then Pray with words of thanksgiving to our God for others in our Church Family
In South East Edinburgh
In our nation and world

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God Most High.
Thanking you for….
And for….
And….
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on all those who serve us in our Ministry Team
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 16 verses 1-16
– in another version?
Reflect on the people mentioned here and pray in response to the LORD

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.

This evening I thank you for….
And for….
And…

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 15 verses 10-12– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Friday – 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

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

Daily Devotions for Friday 21st October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 15 verses 10-12

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about our God.
Praise the Lord, all Gentiles!
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His kingdom ways?

And then Pray with words of Praise to this God of ours in response

Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them
and who depend on the LORD their God,
the Creator of heaven, earth, and sea,
and all that is in them.
He always keeps his promises;
He judges in favour of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God Most High.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those rejoicing and celebrating at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 15 verses 10-12
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the LORD our God of saving grace.

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.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Daily Devotions for Friday 14th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 20 and 21

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Right Thing to Do
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in a hard place at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the work of Street Pastors in our city
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 14 verses 20 and 21
– 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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 13 verses 11-14– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Friday – 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

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

Daily Devotions for Friday 7th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 13 verses 11-14

Meditation : take time to consider these particular verses this morning
Wake up. Put aside.
What words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s written Word today?

Then take time to Pray in response

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who are hurting in our community
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and give help we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again – ROMANS 13 verses 11-14
Reflect on these words….Wake up….Put aside….
and pray in response to God

LORD God, the God of help and courage
Our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who you are
And your help even this day
As we bring ourselves and our world to you at the end of this day.
Amen.