Tag: John’s Gospel

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

Tuesday 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 38-44 – 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 Tuesday – 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 Tuesday 10th October, 2023

Time-out with God – Upper Room day

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

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 38-44
Meditation : consider these words of Jesus as your day starts.
Jesus raises Lazarus!

What do these words mean for you in your life at this time?
What is God teaching/reminding you from His Word?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day

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 passage again from JOHN 11 verses 38-44
Reflect on all that happened…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Son of Man,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day and rest in You
As we trust you for tomorrow and Kingdom come
The power and the glory!
Amen and 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 17-37 – 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 Monday – 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 Monday 9th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 17-37
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The comfort of Jesus
Mary. Martha.

What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
What words or images stay with you?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for your mercy and comfort
Hear our morning prayers we ask
As we name others in need before you
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Kay Haggerty and her family
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from JOHN 11 verses 17-37
Reflect on the words and events here and then Pray in response

Thank you Father God for your mercy and comfort
Hear our evening prayers we ask
As we name others in need before you
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Jesus wept.

John 11 verse 35

Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?

It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.
The link to this morning’s – from John – is below….