You are invited to pause and pray at this time in your day
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today – and consider again 2 CORINTHIANS 13 vs 5-10
You may need to name others before Father God
You may want to be still with God as you look back on your day
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
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.
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
You are invited to pause and pray with others at this time in your day
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.