On this particular Saturday..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
As part of God’s Church we have participated in the global prayer venture of Thy Kingdom Come each year. This runs during the 11 days between Ascension and Pentecost…..and this year it will happen May 13th-23rd.
Each Saturday at 12 noon we are continuing to ask and seek and knock on Heaven’s door…..’Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done’…..and to pray for up to 5 people we know to meet with Jesus and to experience God’s Kingdom reign in their lives.
This week we focus on the theme of SILENCE as we pause to pray with others.
We are encouraged to pause and take time with the LORD our God on this particular Saturday of the new year.
To ask…..seek…..knock…..wait…..listen…..receive from Him.
Focus Day at LK
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : ISAIAH 6 verses 1-13
Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
The LORD Almighty is Holy.
What encourages and challenges you today?
What is God saying to you from His Word?
And then Pray in response – looking again at verses 5-7
O LORD Almighty
Holy, Holy, Holy
Hear my morning prayer
And have mercy
As I lay myself
And this day
Before you
In Jesus’ name.
Amen
Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your midday 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
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH 6 at the end of your day
Reflect on these words as you look back over the day and then Pray in response
LORD God, our Holy God, hear our prayers this evening
As we return our sacrifice of praise to You
And trust you for tomorrow
Have mercy on those we name before you
And on our world at this time
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
On this particular Friday..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 who have a birthday or special celebration today 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 rhythm of Prayer and Daily Devotion you are invited to pause and pray with others at this time.
You are encouraged to pray over the Midday topic for today…..to Pray God’s blessing on the work of Fresh Start in our city at this time.
In Jesus’ name..Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : PSALM 103
Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
Words of Praise.
What are you encouraged and challenged by today?
What are your words of praise this morning?
Then take time to Pray and Praise this God of ours
Looking again at verses 1-5 as you turn to prayer
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Fresh Start in these days
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 103
Reflect on the way God has blessed you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with praise
and for others known to you in need at this time
LORD God, the God of perfect Love, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who you are
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
As we name others before You.
Amen.