Daily Devotions for Thursday 18th August, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 51

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Everlasting Salvation
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and families in Iraq
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 51
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 17th August, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 50 verses 4-11

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Obedience of the LORD’s Servant.
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
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the children and families in Syria
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH chapter 50 verses 4-11
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
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 16th August, 2022

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 49 verses 1-7

Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
A Light to the Nations.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there somewhere you need God to shine a light ?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
Praying for His Church in our world

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 chapter 49 verses 1-7
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
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 15th August, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 48 verses 17-22

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible this morning.
God’s Plan for His People.
What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you, Father God, for your help and forgiveness and love!
Hear our morning prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and families in Nigeria.
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ISAIAH chapter 48 verses 17-22
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

Thank you, Father God, for your help and forgiveness and love!
Hear our evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 14th August, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 48 verses 1-11

Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.
God is LORD of the Future.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you this morning?

And then pray in response,
Naming others known to you facing an uncertain future
Looking again at verse 11

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 verses again from ISAIAH chapter 48 verses 1-11
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great Hope,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To sing and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.