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 and neighbours

For all children and young people 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

Daily Devotions for Friday 16th April, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : 2 CORINTHIANS 13 verses 5-10

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
‘We pray to God….’
What are you encouraged and challenged by today?

Then take time to Pray to this God of ours
Praying in response for yourself and for others

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

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of OPEN DOORS in Yemen
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these set verses again from 2 CORINTHIANS 13
Reflect on the way God has blessed you in your life
and pray in response to Him for others known to you in need at this time

LORD God, the God of perfect Love, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who you are
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
As we name others before You.
Amen.

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Friday…as the nation journeys forward 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 and neighbours

For all who are struggling on their own 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

Daily Devotions for Friday 9th April, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ACTS 13 verses 1-3

Meditation : consider these three verses this morning.
What do they teach you about Prayer in the life of the Church? Our Church?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with confidence to our God to use us as He chooses

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of OPEN DOORS in Somalia
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening

Reading : read this short passage again from ACTS 13
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
Send your Church in our city, in our nation, in our world
As you see best.
And bring a blessing to those in need this evening we ask.
Amen.