Tag: Jesus

Daily Devotions for Friday, March 19th 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LUKE 15 verses 8-10

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
The Lost Coin.
What are you encouraged and challenged by today?
When did you last join the angels in rejoicing?

Then take time to Pray and Praise this God of ours
Looking again at verse 10 as you turn to prayer

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen – we pray’n’praise together!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of TEARFUND’s work in Columbia in these days.
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these 3 verses again from LUKE 15
Reflect on the way God has blessed you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with thanksgiving
and for others known to you in need of saving grace

LORD God, the God of perfect Love, our God,
Hear our evening prayers for your finding Love
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who you are
As we name others before You.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 18th March, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 15 verses 1-7

Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
The Lost Sheep.
What do these words mean to you?
Who is on your lost-sheep-prayer-list?

And then pray in response as your day starts

We ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of TEARFUND at work in Venezuela at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 15
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours

O LORD God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your love for all
As we pray for saving grace to be given
As we step into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 17th March, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 12 verses 22-31

Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
Trust in God – Do not worry.
What is your response to Jesus’ words today?

Then turn to pray to God in response

O LORD our God, Father God,
Thank you for all these words
And all they teach me.
Forgive me
Help us
Even today help me to put
Your Kingdom first in my living and thinking
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of TEARFUND at work in Jordan at this time
O LORD, give blessing and hear our prayers we ask this day.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 12
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God

LORD God, our God, God of today and tomorrow
Hear the evening prayers of your people
For we are indeed in need of rescue from the worries of this world
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 16th March, 2021

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : LUKE 6 verses 20-26

Meditation : take time and consider these familiar verses this morning.
What words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His written Word?

Take time to Pray in response – including for others known to you in need at this time
Praying Jesus’ words of blessing on those you name

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 6
Reflect on Jesus’ words…. and then Pray as your day closes
For yourself and others known to you
Receiving God’s blessings at this time in your day

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Time Out Tuesday in Lent

As you journey through this Season of Lent, in these changing times….you are invited to take time out….

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 these weeks and months of lockdown 2021 it is not possible once again to open and run this space….for the moment anyhow!

You are invited however to make time to pause and take time out…at this time of the year in this season of Lent…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 wait…ask…seek…receive….

* Find a space to be still in a busy world
** For a 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 6pm….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 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 PSALM 121 at this time.

Daily Devotions for Monday 15th March, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 6 verses 12-16

Meditation : take the time to consider this short passage today.
Jesus prays before choosing.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning?
What is on your prayer list today?

Pray in response – to this Jesus

Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need – for yourself and others

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessings on TEARFUND at work in Syria in these days
O LORD, have mercy on all we call out and pour rich blessings!

Evening
Reading : read the set passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to our God who has helped us this day

LORD God, Father God, hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for your help this day
As I humbly name others before you.
As I lay myself and this world before you
And decisions I must make
In Jesus’ name. Amen.