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
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
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.
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
You are invited at this time in your day to pause and pray
You may want to be still in God’s refreshing presence
You may need to name others before Father God
You may find it helpful to read the words found in the Kirkyard this week – JOHN 3.16-21
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : COLOSSIANS 4 verses 2-6
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about God’s Plan.
‘Be persistent in prayer’ ‘Pray also for me’
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Pray to this God of ours in response
Naming others in church or missionary service before Him
O Living LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
Even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on OPEN DOORS at work in Myanmar at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this short passage again from COLOSSIANS 4
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to our God
Living LORD, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
For we believe and trust in you
For the large and the small things in our lives
For others in our lives
For the world we live in.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.