As we journey through Lent – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LEVITICUS 10 verses 8-20 – as we consider the Good News of Jesus
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer
We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time – especially for peace between Russia and Ukraine
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
As a Church 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, and COVID-19 guidelines are carefully followed.
Please do remember to take a lateral flow test before you come out…..face coverings and social distancing please.
As we journey further into 2022, the Upper Room will be open this Tuesday 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – as a place to pause and pray in particular for the situation in Ukraine and our world at this time. We are joining with 24-7 Prayer across the nation and the world in this venture.
* To find a quiet space to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these slower days and moments
There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7pm – and John and those who gather will be glad to share these with you as we turn in prayer with others.
We have booked a slot with 24-7 Prayer to pray for Ukraine 11am-12noon and if you are able to pause and pray at the Prayer Tree in the Upper Room during that hour – or wherever you are – that would be good to pray with others for a meaningful peace in that part of the world.
The Offering House will be open this week – do have a look in and see the Word For Today focus on words from Romans chapter 8.
You are also invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.
You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of war in Ukraine and the new coronavirus cases you may want to add your own prayer for our world at this time.
The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of LEVITICUS for March – as we consider the perfect sacrifice of Jesus in this season of Lent – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day. 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…
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these days of Lent 2022.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : LEVITICUS 10 verses 8-20
Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
Rules for Priests.
What words stay with you?
Then Pause to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Pray your own words at the start of this day
For those who serve God in full-time service
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of UCB Radio
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LEVITICUS 10 verses 8-20 – in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to our God in response
Eternal and Faithful One, hear my evening prayer
As I lay myself and those serving you around the world before you at the end of today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
(thank you Church of Scotland for this image)
On this Sunday in Lent…as the nation and the world wrestles with the virus and vaccine supplies…and the crisis in Ukraine is a major concern before us in our world … you are invited to pause and continue to pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to continue to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus – in our community, in our nation and in our world – and for all those in need on our Church Prayer List at this time – and for parts of the world in turmoil at this time
For family and friends and neighbours
For the Church in Ukraine and Russia and other nearby countries at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and world leaders at this time
Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence,
so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4 verse 16
