Tag: John’s Gospel

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOHN 12 verses 12-36 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

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 Israel, Afghanisttn, Ukraine, Libya 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 13th October, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 12-36
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Jesus predicts His death.

What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the wider SEECOS Church Family
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 12-36 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this Jesus

O Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, 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 JOHN 12 verses 1-11 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

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 Israel, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Libya 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 12th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.

What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust in response to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Liz Crocker, Deacon at Moredun Tron
Father God…hear our prayers and bless her we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Receive our sacrifice of praise
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
Keep us close to Yourself as we journey into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOHN 11 verses 45-57 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Wednesday – 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 Israel, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Libya 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 Wednesday 11th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 45-57
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The plot to kill Jesus.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those in hard places

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Janet McKenzie, OLM at Moredun Tron
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless her real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 11 verses 45-57
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Have mercy on those in hard places
Give blessings we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen