Tuesday Time-Out Healing Prayer

As we journey through these opening days of May 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 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….

You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of the words laid out at the various stations from PSALM 139……or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – 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.

Our Prayer Team also invite you to Prayer for Healing – a safe place with a small trained team – each Tuesday in May and June. This will be available in the McDonald Room (near the cafe foyer) 1-2pm and 6.30-7.30pm.

You are also encouraged 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.

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 May our focus will be on Thy Kingdom Come as we continue on the theme of Telling Others the Good News . 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. This year the venture runs 18-28 May. Will you be praying for 5??

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

Prayer Ministry Team

Would it help to talk?
Our Prayer Team is available

If it would help to meet a member of our Prayer Team, to talk and receive prayer support, please make your way to the Prayer Station at the East Door after either of our Sunday services.

If you would prefer…there are prayer request boxes beside the East Door and in the Offering House. You can place your request there.

Or you can contact John and Lindsay Young at jyoung@churchofscotland.org.uk

Prayer for Healing
Each Tuesday in May and June 1-2pm and 6.30-7.30pm
You are invited to the McDonald Room, Kirk Centre, if this is something for you, or someone you know.

Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.”

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 18th April, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MARK chapter 5
Meditation : take time and consider these events this morning.
A Man with Evil Spirits.
Jairus’ Daughter.

What words or images stay with you?
Who is on your prayer list for a healing touch at this time?

Pray in response to what you have read
Naming others before Father God
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.

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 MARK chapter 5 – 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.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 12th April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : MARK 2 verses 1-17
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Jesus heals a paralysed man.
Sins are forgiven.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
For yourself and for another

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the staff of Open Doors across our world
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 2 verses 1-17
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response
Naming someone in need of a healing and forgiving touch

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we name others before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 11th April, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : MARK 1 verses 21-45
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
Jesus heals.
Jesus prays.

What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there someone you know who needs a healing touch?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Naming others before Father God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the passage again from MARK 1 verses 21-45
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Light of the World,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
And those in need we are concerned about
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 17 verses 14-23– as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Monday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Turkey and Syria, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow