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Daily Devotions for Thursday 27th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 13 verses 14-36
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The awful Horror.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Open Doors staff in Asia
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 13 verses 14-36
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
For today, tomorrow and the time ahead
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MARK 12 verses 18-34– as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – 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 Sudan, Yemen, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 26th April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : MARK 12 verses 18-34
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Questions.
The most important Commandment.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Central African Republic
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 12 verses 18-34
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MARK 11 verses 1-19– as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Tuesday – 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 Sudan, Yemen, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Midday Prayer with Others

On this last Tuesday in April – 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 needs of our church family, the SEECofS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Sudan, Ukraine, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 25th April, 2023

Upper Room day and evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : MARK 11 verses 1-19
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem!
What words or images stay with you?
What is your response to this Jesus today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call out to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

King of kings!
Lord of lords!
To you I bow down

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read MARK 11 verses 1-19 again – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.

King of kings!
Lord of lords!

I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.