Daily Devotions for Friday 12th February, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : 2 SAMUEL 7 verses 1-17

Meditation : consider these words this morning.
Nathan’s message to David.
What has God been saying to you recently – maybe through someone else?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Ask Him who to pray for at this time
Pray with confidence to our God of mercy and forgiveness

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Laos at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage from 2 SAMUEL 7 again
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 of forgiveness we ask.
Amen.

A Call to Evening Prayer

As part of your daily rhythm of prayer and devotion you are invited to pause with God at this time of the day

You are invited to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from EXODUS 33.7-11

You are encouraged to take time out with God

You are invited to name others in need known to you

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Friday..as the nation journeys through this further stage 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 live alone in our city 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 5th February, 2021

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

Reading : EXODUS 33 verses 7-11

Meditation : take time to carefully consider this short passage.
The Tent of the LORD’s Presence.
How does it encourage or challenge you this morning?
What is your response to God’s Word as you step into today?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you
Including praying for others distant from God at this time

O LORD our God
Holy
Holy
Holy
Be near us
Be with us
Even through this day
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of China
O LORD God, have mercy on each person and all families there we ask.

Evening

Reading : read these words again from EXODUS 33 verses 7-11
Reflect ….and then pray….for others as well as yourself

O Lord, hear our prayers at this evening hour
As we lay ourselves and others before You in Jesus’ name,
Be with us as we step into tomorrow we ask. Amen.

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Friday..as the nation journeys through this further stage 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 are home-schooling in our city at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

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