Tag: Jesus

Time-Out Rhythm for JULY

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provided a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these times sadly it is not possible to open and run this space….at the moment. July would normally be our sabbatical month however from this rhythm.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are at home or work

You are invited to pause at some time during July and be still with 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 encouraged to visit the PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard which is open 8am-8pm during July and August and visit the prayer stations as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days.

Peace Pathway Poster 2020

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.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through this week together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days of 2020….You may wish to visit the Kirk for Private Prayer when the building is open 2-4pm on a Sunday afternoon.

Daily Devotions for Monday 6th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : PSALM 15

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
A psalm of David.
Which words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today?

Then take time to Pray in response to this God

O LORD God,
Have mercy on us and our world we ask.
Cleanse us from the inside out
And make us more like Jesus we ask.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your medical centre at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give blessings we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 15
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this holy God of ours

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.
O pour out a blessing on those we name before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 5th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday

Reading : PSALM 23 verse 1

Meditation : take time to consider this one verse this morning.
‘The LORD is my shepherd.’
What do the words mean for you in your daily life?
Who is the LORD to you?

Pray in response to what you have read and considered

In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in Him
My Good Shepherd
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer

Loving Father,
We face a wide river and we long to reach the other side;
And we must use the stepping stones offered to us.
You say, ’When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
When you pass through rivers, they will not sweep over you’.
Our trust is in you, O Lord.
In Jesus’ name. Amen

(Isaiah 43.2)

Evening
Reading : read PSALM 23 verse 1 prayerfully 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
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.

Thy Kingdom Come #offer

As a Church we recently took part in the global prayer venture of Thy Kingdom Come.
This ran during the 11 days between Ascension and Pentecost.

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 OFFER as we pause to pray with others.

We offer to God ourselves – just as we are

We offer to God our time – 24/7

We offer to God our monies – all of it

We offer to God today – and tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Saturday 4th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.

Reading : PSALM 23

Meditation : take time to consider these familiar words this Saturday morning.
The Good Shepherd.
Which words will you hold onto today?

Pray in response to the God of Psalm 23

O LORD
Our God
Good and Faithful One,
Receive our praise
Hear our prayers
And keep us on the right path we ask
As you walk with us this day
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own 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 this familiar Psalm again

Reflect prayerfully on the words and images ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others in need of receiving help and guidance at this time

Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you
As we step into Sunday pastures with you.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 3rd July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God

Reading : PSALM 12

Meditation : take time to carefully consider this psalm today.
The weak and the needy under pressure.
How do these words encourage or challenge you this morning?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as God leads you
Including praying for others in hard circumstances

O Father God,
Hear our cry
Protect
Provide
Bless those we name before you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours at this time
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 12
Reflect ….and then pray….for others as well as yourself

O LORD our God, hear our prayers at this evening hour
For we believe and trust in you in these days
As we lay ourselves and others before You in Jesus’ name, Amen.