Tag: Isaiah

Daily Devotions for AUGUST 2022

A voice of one calling:
“In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD;
make straight in the desert a highway for our God”

Isaiah 40 verse 3

During 2022 we have been looking daily at the theme of GOOD NEWS as we journey with Paul through his letter to the ROMANS – and pausing at our times of Midday Devotion to pray for others in our church family, our city and our world.

In July and August, as we pause for summer, we look at the Good News that came through ISAIAH.

We are all encouraged to listen for God’s voice and make our response as we journey together in our ‘rhythm of devotion’.

These Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through the day and even to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover.
The Church website and Facebook page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which the information provided fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions
which we started as a church family in 2015.

Morning
Reading and Meditation on the content and Prayer of response
Midday
Prayer – mostly for others
Evening
Verse(s) from the morning reading
Reflection and Prayer at the end of the day

A Prayer for the Month of AUGUST

O God of Isaiah
O God of Good News
Our God
Hear us

O God of Isaiah
O God of comfort and joy
Our God
Help us

O God of Isaiah
O God of strength and hope
Our God
Refresh us

In Jesus’ name
Together
Amen we call out

The Lord’s 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

Daily Devotions for Saturday 30th July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 34

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
God will Punish His Enemies.
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God

Praise the LORD!
It is good to sing praise to our God;
it is pleasant and right to praise him.
The LORD is restoring Jerusalem;
he is bringing back the exiles.
He heals the broken-hearted
and bandages their wounds.
He has decided the number of the stars
and calls each one by name.
Great and mighty is our Lord;
his wisdom cannot be measured.
He raises the humble,
but crushes the wicked to the ground.

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 chapter 34
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

He spreads clouds over the sky;
he provides rain for the earth
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives animals their food
and feeds the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in strong horses,
nor his delight in brave soldiers;
but he takes pleasure in those who honour him,
in those who trust in his constant love

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 29th July, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 33

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about God.
A Prayer for help.
The LORD warns.
A Glorious Future!
Which words stay with you?
What is your prayer this morning?
For yourself….for others….for a particular situation….

Then pause to praise and pray to this faithful and good God

The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.

And so we bring our morning prayer to you, our God
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on refugees and migrants in our community
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 33
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the LORD our King.

The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 32 – 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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 28th July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 32

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
A king with Integrity.
Judgement and Restoration.
Which words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

Then pause to praise and pray to this faithful and merciful God

The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.

And so we bring our morning prayer to you, our God
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on world leaders
God of wisdom…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this work

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 32
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest humility in response to this God – our God

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 31 – 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