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Thy Kingdom Come #Jesus

As a Church we took part in the global prayer venture of Thy Kingdom Come earlier this year.
This ran during the 11 days between Ascension and Pentecost….many weeks and months ago now!

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 JESUS as we pause to pray with others.

We give thanks that Jesus came from heaven to earth.

We name others we long to see meet with Jesus

We pray for the Name of Jesus to be lifted high in our nation

We ask these things together in Jesus’ name, Amen!

Daily Devotions for Thursday 5th November, 2020

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

Reading : MATTHEW 1 verse 23

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
Jesus is Immanuel = God with us
What do these words mean for you in your life – even today?

Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts
Praying to this God who is with us

Pray your own words this morning to the LORD God……Immanuel.

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those doubting God’s nearness at this time
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular words again from MATTHEW 1.23
Reflect on what is said here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who sent Jesus into our world

O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You for this day.
As we thank you for sending Jesus
As we name others far from you at this time
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 31st October, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 119 verse 117

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God of ours
Make these words your own

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

O Great King of kings
Your kingdom come
We say
Your will be done
In our lives
In your Church
In this world
As it is in heaven
For yours is the eternal kingdom
All the power and heavenly glory
Now and forever
Amen!

Evening
Reading : read the verse again from Psalm 119
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

LORD God, our God, hear our evening prayers.
As we worship you for who you are
As we thank you for your help this day
And name others in need before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 30th October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : REVELATION chapter 5

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
Worthy is the Lamb!
Imagine the scene described here.
What is your response to God’s Word today about the future Kingdom?

Take time to Pray in Praise in response

O God of future glory
As I read these words
Help me believe
And trust in You
In good times and in hard times.
Lift my eyes heavenward
Until I see my Saviour face to face
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of seeing God as King at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from REVELATION 5
Reflect on the words and images
and pray in response to the LORD our God, our Saviour

Lord Jesus, 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.

Daily Devotions for Monday 26th October, 2020

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

Reading : ACTS 1 verses 1-11

Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
Jesus is taken up to Heaven.
What is God teaching you today?
What is your response to His Word this morning?

Then Pray with honesty in response to the LORD our God

Pray your own words at the start of this day

Of praise and thanksgiving
Of confession and trust
For our nation
For our world

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours at this time
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ACTS 1
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to our God in response

Eternal and Faithful One, hear my evening prayer
O help me to ever be an upward looking person
As I lay myself and this world before you at the end of today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 23rd October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 1-13

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here by Jesus.
‘The Kingdom of heaven will be like this….’
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response to Him?

Pray to this God of ours in response
Including for others on a journey meeting with God

O Eternal LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
Even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Thy Kingdom come!
Thy will be done!
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s strength at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 25
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to the returning Bridegroom

Living Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
For we believe and trust in you
For the large and the small things in our lives
For the world we live in.
For the fact that you will be return one day!
O make us ever ready we call out!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.