Daily Devotions for Saturday 23rd July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH 26 verse 20 – ch.27 verse 13

Meditation : take the time to consider these words of prayer this Saturday morning.
Judgment.
Restoration.

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
God of judgement.
God of restoration!

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

O God of Good News
Thank you

O God of Good News
Help us

O God of Good News
Hear us

O God of Good News
Use us

In Jesus’ name
This is our prayer
Together
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH 26 verse 20 – ch.27 verse 13

Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

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 22nd July, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH 26 verses 1-19

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
God will give His people Victory!
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
Is there a victory you want to win?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others struggling for victory at this time

Pray your own honest words to the LORD God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in Central America
Father God, hear our prayers and bless this work real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH 26 verses 1-19
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to our God of Victory

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For battles fought
Victories won
Even today
We name before you those we know
Struggling and fighting
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 21st July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH 25 verses 1-9

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
A Hymn of Praise!
What does it mean for you today?
Is there a song to the LORD on your lips?
Is there a song to the LORD missing in your life at this time?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of thanksgiving to the LORD God.
Sing out your praises!

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in North America
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this work we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH 25 verses 1-9
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your hymn of thanksgiving

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
As we sing our songs of praise
For all your good gifts to us!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 20th July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 24

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning.
The LORD will Punish.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you from His Word today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Praying with honest humility for our city
our nation
our world

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in South America
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH chapter 24
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
As we pray for our world…our nation…our city
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Tuesday Tuesday

As we journey through July…

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 for you to be.

As we journey through 2022, in this summer break, the Upper Room will not be open this Tuesday…but you are encouraged to take time-out with God at some point…

You may therefore find a quiet place a help…..
* A space for yourself 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 times

You are invited to visit the Peace Pathway as you walk the grounds around the Kirk building whatever day of the week you choose 8am – 8pm – and there are eight helpful reflections and prayers – starting at the Offering House.

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 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 ROMANS during 2022 – 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 ISAIAH for the summer weeks of July and August. 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 recent 11 days

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these refreshing days of Summer 2022.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 19th July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH 22 verses 1-14

Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
A Message about Jerusalem
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our 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 ISAIAH 22 verses 1-14
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
And confess our sins
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.