Daily Devotions for Monday 12th August, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : ISAIAH 14 verses 1-8
Meditation : take time to consider these words of Jesus as your day starts.
Return from Exile
King of Babylonia. Dead

What words stay with you today?
Is there someone who comes to mind as your consider these verses?

Then Pause to Pray in response to this God we believe and trust in

Pray your own words at the start of this day
Naming others on a life journey at this time.
Naming others on a journey of mourning.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in the city of Berlin
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH 14 verses 1-8
– in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to Father God in response

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Hear my evening prayer
As I lay myself and my church family before you at the end of this day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things;
let this be known to all the world.

Isaiah 12 verse 5

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It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.

The link to this morning’s – from John – have a look and listen…tuneless worship??

Daily Devotions for Sunday 11th August, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 12
Meditation : take time and consider this short chapter this Sunday morning.
A hymn of thanksgiving

What does this mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?

And then pray in response – looking again at verses 2 and 5
Come to God with a confidence – because of Jesus
Giving thanks with others at this time

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

O LORD our God
The God of the Prophets
Yesterday, today and forever
Meet with us

O LORD our God
The God of the Prophets
Yesterday, today and forever
Speak with us

O LORD our God
The God of the Prophets
Yesterday, today and forever
Lead us and use us

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from ISAIAH chapter 12
Reflect on the truths behind the words and then Pray in response to this God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we name others seeking you
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 10th August, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : ISAIAH 11 verses 1-9
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
The Peaceful Kingdom

What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Honestly, humbly.

Naming others in need of God’s peace at this time

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH 11 verses 1-9
Reflect on these words …. and then Pray in response to Father God

Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 9th August, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verses 8-21
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
The LORD will punish

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

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in your Church family

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH 9 verses 8-21
– in another version?
Reflect on the truths behind the words mentioned here and pray in response to this God
Humbly
Honestly

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 8th August, 2024

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

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verses 1-7
Meditation : take time and consider this chapter this morning.
A child is born!
Wonderful!
Prince of Peace!

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking….seeking…..

Pray your own words of trust and request to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in the city of Brussels
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH 9 verses 1-7
Reflect on these words at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of request and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us in Christ Jesus
For our trust and hope is in you
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
In Jesus’ name, Amen.