On this particular Tuesday..as the nation journeys through this further stage of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and neighbours
For all those receiving vaccinations in our city at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
As part of our daily rhythm of Prayer and Devotion you are invited to pause and pray with others at this time of the day.
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from MATTHEW 11 vs 25-30 as you rest in God’s Presence.
You may need to name others before Father God.
You may want to be still with our God…listening for His still small voice in these days.
As a Church our theme for 2021 comes from John 15.5……Listening to God, in Prayer with Him.
It was the theme we took time to consider last Saturday morning at our Focus Day…..which was recorded if you missed it….well worth the catch-up!
However we all have time now to take time-out to listen to God’s still small voice in these days….
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 these busier days. In the early weeks and months of lockdown 2021 it is not possible once again to open and run this space.
You are invited however to make time to pause and take time out…at this time of the year…perhaps for the first time….. and it doesn’t have to be a Tuesday!
However, this Tuesday instead of visiting the Upper Room you are encouraged to…..tarry a while with God, maybe a bit longer than usual……to look for fruit…to expect fruit…to ask for fruit!
* Find a space to be still in a busy world
** For regular time-out during this month
* Private prayer for yourself and for others
** Listening to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit
You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.
You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during these particular weeks you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.
We are all invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through these early days of 2021 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these changing and uncertain days. You are encouraged to take some exercise by the Government..and we would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider the Word for Today words and images from JOHN 14 during this month.
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : MATTHEW 11 verses 25-30
Meditation : consider this passage – words of Jesus.
Father. Son. Rest.
What is God saying to you today from this passage?
What is your response to Him today?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Resting in Him as you step into this day
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 MATTHEW 11
Reflect on Jesus’ words…. And then pray to Him in response
Lord Jesus, Son of God, Giver of rest,
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 rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.
As part of our daily rhythm of Prayer and Devotion you are invited to pause and pray with others as your day closes.
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from MATTHEW 1 vs 18-25.
You may need to name others before Father God.
You may want to be still with our God as you look back on your day.
On this particular Monday..as the nation journeys through this further stage of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends
For all who live in your street at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making