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Daily Devotions for Wednesday, 24th March, 2021

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

Reading : JOHN 5 verses 19-29

Meditation : take the time to consider what is said by Jesus here.
The Authority of the Son.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours

O LORD our God,
Thank you for these words read
Help us understand more and more
And help us follow Jesus more and more

In His name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on TEARFUND at work in Nigeria in these days
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 5
Reflect on the words you read
And then pray in response to this Jesus as you look back on your day

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 23rd March, 2021

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : JOHN 3 verses 16 and 17

Meditation : consider these familiar words afresh this morning.
God. Loved. Sent. Son. Believes. Eternal Life.
What is your response to God today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Believing in Him as you step into this day
Praying for our world in these days

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the 2 verses again from JOHN 3
Reflect on Jesus’ words…. And then pray to Him in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
And at our world in these days
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

National Day of Reflection and Time-Out Tuesday

As we journey with others in our nation at this time, we are encouraged to pause on Tuesday and reflect.
We are invited to take time out….to share in a minute of silence at Midday and to light a candle in the evening on our front doorstep as we mark the anniversary of the UK’s first Covid lockdown.
Our Midday Prayers tomorrow will include this. There is also the Pause to Pray with Others at 6pm. You may wish to light a candle at 8pm on Tuesday evening.

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 just on a Tuesday!

However, this Tuesday instead of visiting the Upper Room you are encouraged to Reflect…..and 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 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 Lent in 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 on the theme WHY GOOD FRIDAY at this time.

Daily Devotions for Monday 22nd March, 2021

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

Reading : JOHN 1 verses 1-18

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Jesus-story and all that is said by John here.
The Word of Life. God Himself. Jesus.
What does this Jesus mean to you in your life?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus for coming to earth from Heaven
Holy Spirit ever teach us more about this wonderful name.

In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on TEARFUND at work in Pakistan in these days
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again about Jesus – JOHN 1.1-18
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

Thank you God for sending Jesus
From heaven to earth
Thank you God for being with me
Today
Thank you God
For being with me tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 21st March, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 19 verses 1-10

Meditation : take time to consider these words about our Jesus and Zacchaeus.
What is God teaching/reminding you this morning?
When did you last go out of your way to find Jesus?
What friends have you recently told about Jesus in your life?

And then pray in response,
Using verse 10 as part of your own prayer this morning

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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

Jesus
Saviour and Friend
Bearer of our sins and griefs
Bring God’s perfect peace

Jesus
Lord and Friend
Faithful in our storms
Help us – we call out

Jesus
Our Strong Friend
Carry and shield us
As we pray to You

Amen

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 19
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O Lord Jesus, Saviour and Friend,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for all corners of our world
To know of You!
In Your saving name, Amen.