Daily Devotions for Tuesday 31st January, 2023

Upper Room day and Evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 7 verses 1-6

Meditation : take time and consider these words from Jesus this morning.
Judging others.
Specks. Planks.

What words or images stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

Forgive my sins
As I forgive those who have sinned against me
Even today
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read MATTHEW chapter 7 verses 1-6 again
– in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Tuesday Tuesday

As we journey through these closing days of January 2023……

At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.

The Upper Room will be open once again this Tuesday…..and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….

This is a quiet place…..a safe place for you and God to take time-out together

* A space for you to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God at this significant time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am, 12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..or you can arrange to pray with the Prayer Team at some point suitable for you….

In the evening, we gather on Zoom to pray together as a Church Family…..giving thanks, waiting and listening with God, asking for wisdom and guidance for the way ahead for the wider parish group of churches and to name others in need in our church at this time.

You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of Paul’s words to the church in Ephesus at various stations…..or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name.

The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During January and February our focus on Telling Others the Good News from Matthew’s Gospel. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the 11 days period

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through this January and February 2023.

Gathering for Prayer Together

Tuesday 31st January
On Zoom 7.30-8.30

As a Church Family we will come together to give Thanks……to wait and Listen to God…..to ask for wisdom and guidance regarding the way ahead for our SEEPG group of churches…and for the needs in our Church Family at this time

You are invited to gather with others

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 29th November, 2022

Upper Room day and evening Gathering for Prayer (online)

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : ROMANS chapter 16

Meditation : take time and consider this chapter this morning.
Personal Greetings.
Names
People

Pray in response to what you have read
Naming others before Father God
Family
Friends
Church Family
Colleagues
Neighbours

Pour out blessings we ask
In Jesus’ name,
Amen and Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read ROMANS chapter 16 again – in another version?
Reflect on the names…the people…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God
To bless those you have met or spoken with today
To bless those on your prayer list
To bless those on our Church prayer list at this time

In Jesus’ name.

Gathering for Prayer

Tuesday 27th November
On Zoom 7.30-8.30

As a Church Family we will come together to give Thanks……to wait and Listen to God…..to ask for the needs in our Church Family..and beyond

You are invited to gather with others

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 25th October, 2022

Upper Room day and evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : ROMANS 15 verses 22-29

Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
Paul’s plan.
What words or images stay with you?
What is your plan for today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

I hand over to Him my plans for today
His Kingdom come
His will be done

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read ROMANS 15 verses 22-29 again – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

I thank Him for His help and guidance this day

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.