Daily Devotions for Friday 20th November, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN 14 verse 16

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
The Holy Spirit….the Counsellor, Helper.
How does He help you in your life as a follower of Jesus?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time to Pray in response

Spirit of the Living God
Fall afresh on me
Help me
Teach me
Guide me
Use me
Even today
In Jesus’ name.

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in the legal profession in our city
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again of Jesus from JOHN 14
Reflect on the way God has helped you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with humility
and for others known to you in need at this time

Thank you God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came
Holy Spirit will you teach us more about His wondrous name
Amen.

A Call to Evening Prayer

You are invited to pause and pray with others at this time in your Friday

You may wish to revisit Psalm 24.10 and the Daily Devotions for today

You may wish to name others before this God of ours, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies!

You may need to be still with Him as you look back on your day

A Time to Pray with Others

At this time in your Friday and in these changing times 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 in your street

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time

Daily Devotions for Friday 13th November, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 24 verse 10

Meditation : consider these words this morning.
Jehovah-Sabaoth. The LORD of Heaven’s Armies.
What does this mean for you in your life?
Is there somewhere God wants to do battle for you – even today?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with confidence to this God – asking for His help even today

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who serve as Chaplains and Pastors in the armed forces.
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this verse again from PSALM 24
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response

LORD our God, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies,
Hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
As we thank you for your help this day
And hear us as we ask you
To bring a blessing to those in need of a victory this evening.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.