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.
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.
Isaiah 40 verse 28
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 55.
Meditation : take time and consider this chapter this particular Sunday morning.
Invitation to the Thirsty
What does it mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?
And then pray in response – using verse 1 as you turn to prayer
Come to Him with open arms….ask…..receive!
Naming others known to you seeking spiritual life and truth
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
How good it is to give thanks to you, O LORD.
We sing and dance with joy!
How great are your ways, O LORD.
We sing and dance with joy!
You forgive my sin and cleanse me within
I sing and dance with joy!
You help me and guide me
I sing and dance with joy!
Praise the LORD all His people
We sing and dance with joy!
Praise the LORD all His creatures
We sing and dance with joy!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Amen and Amen!
Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from ISAIAH chapter 55
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God
I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”
Hear my cry for help, LORD!
My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender,
you have protected me in battle.
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.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 54
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Future Glory
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
Amen we pray together this new day.
Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your 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 chapter 54
Reflect on the truths behind 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.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 52 v13 – ch.53 v12
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Suffering and Glory of the Servant
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Servant King
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and families in Kenya
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 52 v13 – ch.53 v12 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
In Christ, Son of God
Through Christ, Son of Man
In Jesus’ name, Amen.