Daily Devotions for Friday 7th May, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 97

Meditation : consider these words this morning.
The LORD reigns!
What do they mean for you in your life?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with confidence to our God who reigns over all
Pray for our city, our nation, our world

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Street Pastors in our city and nation
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 97
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
And bring a blessing to those in need this evening we ask.
Amen.

A Call to Evening Prayer

You are invited at this time in your day to pause and pray as you count your April blessings

You may want to be still in God’s refreshing presence before you step into a new month

You may need to name others before Father God

You may find it helpful to read the words from today’s Daily Devotions – James 5 vs 13-20

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Friday…as the nation journeys forward out of this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and neighbours

For all who are grieving and mourning in our world as a result of COVID-19

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making

Daily Devotions for Friday 30th April, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JAMES 5 verses 13-20

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

Pray to this God of ours in response
Including for others in need known to you

O Living LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
Even today.
May you guide and bless and heal others
At this time in their lives
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on OPEN DOORS staff at work in our world at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Protect. Provide.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JAMES 5
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to the Master Planner

Living LORD, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
As we believe and trust in you
For the large and the small things in our lives
For the world we live in.
For those in need of your healing touch this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Friday…as the nation journeys forward with hope in this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends

For all who deliver the post in your community at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making