Tag: John’s Gospel

Daily Devotions for Sunday 26th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 10 verses 1-21 again
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter again this Sunday morning.
“I am the Good Shepherd”

What do these words mean for you today?
Who are you following in your daily life?

And then pray in response – looking again at verses 14-16 as you turn to prayer

O God of perfect shepherding
Of love and care and protection
We bow before you
We believe in you
We trust in you
We offer you our songs of praise
This new day
O help us to stay close to the Good Shepherd
Even today
In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

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 these particular verses again from JOHN 10 verses 1-21
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God
Looking again at verses 17 and 18

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we pilgrimage on towards tomorrow
Staying close to You
With hope and trust in You above all others
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Saturday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into Sunday….. with God – and vote together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOHN 6 verses 16-59 – 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 Saturday – 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, Somalia 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 Saturday 25th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 6 verses 16-59

Meditation : take the time to consider these words and events this Saturday morning.
Jesus walks on water
People seek Jesus
Jesus – the Bread of Life

Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching you about Himself today?

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus we believe in
Looking again at verse 35
Naming others seeking Jesus at this time

Amen we pray together this new day!

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

Prayer for November (look at John 16 v 33 & 17 vs 9-11)

O Lord you have said that we would have troubles in this world,
but, You have overcome the world.
Keep us, therefore, in your grace as you have promised.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 6 verses 16-59
Reflect on these words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
This is our God! The God who gives eternal life!

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 JOHN chapter 3 – 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 Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Somalia 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 24th November, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN chapter 3 again

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here
Nicodemus.
Born again.
God so loved the world that…..
Jesus and John the Baptist

What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you? What is your response?

And then Pray with your own words to this God of ours in response

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 3
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the Son of God

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 JOHN 1 verses 1-34 – 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 Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Somalia and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow