On this Tuesday in January 2024 – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today……
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the particular needs of our church family, the SEECoS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Yemen, Somalia and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : GENESIS chapter 18 verses 16-33
Meditation : consider this passage as your day starts.
Abraham pleads for Sodom
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
Pleading for our city, our nation.
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 GENESIS chapter 18 vs 16-33
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response
O God of saving grace and mercy,
Hear our evening prayers,
For our city and our nation.
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen.
As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from GENESIS 18 verses 1-15 – as we consider BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS – GOD’S PLAN BEGINS through 2024.
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Monday – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Somalia and other parts of our world in deep need at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
As we journey into January 2024….
At Liberton Kirk 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.
The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space at this busy time of year…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with John and others at 8am… Midday and 7pm.
* A space for you to be still in your busy needy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope.
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times
You are encouraged to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – where you can find more information and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name. Have you walked the Word for Today yet?
You are also encouraged 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.
The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – 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 this part of the Bible. During January our focus is on the words and events from the book of GENESIS as we begin the theme of Before the Good News – God’s Plan Begins . 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 the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture will run 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through 2024.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : GENESIS chapter 18 verses 1-15
Meditation : take time to consider this passage this morning
Abraham
Sarah
A son is promised
Which part of the passage stays with you?
What is your response to these events?
Pray in response to what you have read
Thank you Thank you Father God for your promises – even to us.
Hear our many Monday morning prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Bethany Christian Trust
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this work we ask – even today.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from GENESIS chapter 18 verses 1-15
Reflect on all that happens here and then Pray in response
Thank you Thank you Father God for your faithful promises to us
Hear our Monday evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Jesus said……“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning.”
Luke 12 verse 35
Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?
It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.
The link to this morning’s – from John – is below…. on this first Sunday of the year we introduce our theme verse for the year ahead….