As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 14 verses 1 and 2 – 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 Father God
Reading : ISAIAH 14 verses 1 and 2
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
Good News!
Is there a prayer for a return on your lips today?
For yourself? For another?
And then pray in response as your day starts
Pray your own words to the LORD God
O LORD
We ask for good news in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in Europe
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out a blessing we ask on your people!
Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from ISAIAH 14 verses 1 and 2
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours with confidence
O LORD God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank You for Your help in our lives.
O have mercy we ask
On others
On our Church
On our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 13 – 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 Three in One
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 13
Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
God will punish Babylon.
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Which words stay with you?
Then turn to pray to God in response
O LORD our God,
Thank you for all these words
And all they teach me.
Receive my sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving
As I name parts of this world in need before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in our nation
O LORD, give blessing and hear our prayers we ask this day.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 13
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God
LORD God, our God,
God who deserves our highest praise
Hear the evening prayers of your people
For we are indeed in need of rescue from this world
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 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
As July has arrived…
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 – 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.
