As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
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
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12
Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us about fasting.
True Fasting
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who helps.
Look again at verses 6-8 as you turn to prayer
Praying for people suffering injustice in our world
Praying for those working for truth and justice
I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!
In Jesus’ Name
Amen!
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and families in Brunei
O LORD God, have mercy on this nation and hear our prayers this day we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God
I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!
Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As we step into this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 57 verses 14-21– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
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
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Upper Room day
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 57 verses 14-21
Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
Words of Comfort
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you 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.
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 ISAIAH chapter 57 verses 14-21– 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.
As we step into this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 56 verses 1-8– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
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
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 56 verses 1-8
Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
Salvation for Others
What words stay with you today?
Who is on your prayer list to know God?
Then Pause to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and thanksgiving
Of confession and trust
For others
For our nation
For our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and families in Sri Lanka
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 56 verses 1-8 – 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 this world before you at the end of today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
