18th-25th January
You are encouraged to pause and pray with others
18th-25th January
You are encouraged to pause and pray with others
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : PSALM 19 verse 7
Meditation : take the time to consider this one verse this morning.
What is God saying to you this morning?
What is your response to God’s Word today?
Pray in response – to our God , the God of Psalm 19
You may want to read the full psalm as you turn to prayer
O LORD our God,
God of wonders
Hear our prayers this day
As we lay ourselves before you
As we trust in your written Word
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessings on those who live near the Kirk
O LORD, have mercy on all we call out and pour rich blessings even today!
Evening
Reading : read the verse again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response
Father God, hear my prayer this evening.
As I lay myself and this world before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : EXODUS chapter 6 verses 6-8
Meditation : take time to consider these words of promise this morning.
Which words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today?
Then take time to Pray in response
LORD God,
Have mercy on us we ask.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the churches in the Big Idea group
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give grace we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from EXODUS 6
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to Father God
O Living and True God, our heavenly Father, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
Oh pour out a blessing on those we name before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this particular first Sunday of the new year you are encouraged to find a few minutes to pause and pray with God as you step into your week.
You may wish to revisit the Daily Devotions for today.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday
Reading : PSALM 119 verse 2
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the psalm
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Pray in response to what you have read and considered
In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in You
Amen.
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer
O Faithful and Living God
Make us a People
Of Promised Land living
We call out
Standing on your promises O LORD
Make us strong
Building on your promises O God
Send us out
Resting in your promises O Lord
Keep us safe
In Jesus’ name
Amen
Evening
Reading : read Psalm 119 verse 2 again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this God …our God
Including for others known to you in need at this time
O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are and Your faithful Word
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this day.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this particular first Saturday of the new year you are encouraged to find a few minutes to pause and pray with God as you step into Sunday.
You may wish to revisit the Daily Devotions for today.