Tag: Jesus
Daily Devotions for Saturday 24th February, 2024
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : JOSHUA chapter 23
Meditation : take the time to consider these words of Joshua this Saturday morning.
Joshua’s farewell address
Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching you about Himself today?
And then take time to Pray with your own words in response to this God
Amen we pray together this new day
Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your 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 the verses again from JOSHUA chapter 23
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
This is our God! The God who gives blessings to His people
Sing hymns of praise to the LORD;
play music on the harp to our God.
He spreads clouds over the sky;
he provides rain for the earth
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives animals their food
and feeds the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in strong horses,
nor his delight in brave soldiers;
but he takes pleasure in those who honour him,
in those who trust in his constant love
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Evening Prayer with Others
As we step into the weekend….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOSHUA chapter 20 – as we consider BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS – GOD’S PLAN BEGINS through 2024.
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Friday – 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 Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Yemen 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 Friday 23rd February, 2024
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : JOSHUA chapter 20
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here
Cities of Refuge
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you?
Who is on your refuge-prayer-list at this time?
And then Pray with confidence to this God of ours in response
For yourself
For another
For those in need of a place of refuge
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOSHUA chapter 20
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the God of refuge
For yourself
For another
In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen
Thursday Evening Prayer with Others
As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOSHUA 18 verses 1-10 – as we consider BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS – GOD’S PLAN BEGINS through 2024.
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Thursday – 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 Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Yemen 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 Thursday 22nd February, 2024
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : JOSHUA chapter 18 verses 1-10
Meditation : take time and consider these words and events this morning.
Division of the land
Which words stay with you?
Is there something/somewhere you can share with another today?
Then pause to pray to this God
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on OPEN DOORS at work in Laos
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this work
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOSHUA chapter 18 verses 1-10
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our God
People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
For ourselves and for another
In Jesus’ name, Amen.