Call to Pray with Others

At this time in your Friday and in these uncertain times you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and neighbours

For our community in Liberton

For students and universities in our city

For our country and our national leaders

Daily Devotions for Friday 25th September, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JUDGES chapter 6

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about Gideon.
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 chosen by God to serve Him in leading others

O Living LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
In my life even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s wisdom at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JUDGES 6
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to the God of Gideon

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 tomorrow.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 18th September, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOSHUA 24 verses 1-28

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
Joshua speaks to the People.
Imagine the scenes and the people described here.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time to Pray in response

O God of faithfulness and changing leaders,
As I read these words
Help me believe
And trust in You
In good times and in hard times.
May Your Holy Spirit work in and through me.
As You were doing through Joshua
As You are doing across the world.
O show mercy in these days we call out!
In Jesus’ name.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Rwanda
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOSHUA 24
Reflect on the way God has led you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with humility
and for others known to you in need at this time

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise
And consider how you have led us in our lives – even today.
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
As we name others before You.
Amen.