Tag: John’s Gospel

Daily Devotions for Thursday 14th September, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 4 verses 21-24 again
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter again this morning.
Jesus said….
True worship
The Father. The Spirit.

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

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and worship to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Care Team
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 4 verses 21-24
Reflect on the words and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and worship
looking again at verse 24

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
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 4 verses 1-42 – 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 Morocco, Ukraine 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 13th September, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 4 verses 1-42

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words and events this morning
Jesus at a well.
The Samaritan woman.
Living water!
Telling others!

What words stays with you?
Which part of this story can you imagine most clearly?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Who will you tell?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for an opportunity to tell others today about this Jesus

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our uniformed organisations
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 4 verses 1-42
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
Our daily bread and living water.
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others about this Jesus
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 3 verses 22-36 – 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 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 Morocco, Ukraine 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 12th September, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 3 verses 22-36
Meditation : consider this passage as your day starts.
Jesus and John.
The Father. The Son.
Greater.

What is God teaching/reminding you today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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 3 verses 22-36
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Light of the World,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
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 3 verse 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 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 Morocco, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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