John’s Gospel

Daily Devotions for Monday 20th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 21 verses 1-14
Meditation : take time to consider these events as your day starts.
Jesus appears to some of His disciples.
Miraculous fishing!

What words stay with you today?
Who is this Jesus to you?

Then Pause to Pray in response to this Jesus we believe and trust in

Pray your own words at the start of this day
Asking for His help even today – for something specific

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your neighbours
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOHN 21 verses 1-14 – in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to our God in response

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Hear my evening prayer
As I thank you for your help this day
As I lay myself and this world before you at the end of today
And step into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”

John 21 verse 16

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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…. amazing grace when we fail!

Daily Devotions for Sunday 19th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 24-31
Meditation : take time and consider this particular passage this Sunday morning.
Jesus and Thomas

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

And then pray in response – using verses 28 and 29 as you turn to prayer
Come to Him with open arms
Naming others known to you seeking this risen Jesus

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 20 verses 24-31
Reflect on the scene here and all that is said and then Pray in response to this God

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 name others seeking you
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 19-23
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Jesus appears to His disciples!

As you imagine the scene….what do you see?
What is your response?

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
Looking again at verses 21 and 22

O Lord Jesus
Risen Lord!
I believe
We believe
I receive
We receive
Send us out!
Amen.

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 20 verses 19-23
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
Looking again at Jesus’ words in verses 21 and 22

O Lord Jesus
Risen Lord!
I believe
I receive
Send me out
Amen.

Daily devotions for Friday 17th November, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 10-18
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene

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
Naming others in your prayer list to meet with this Jesus

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

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

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 20 verses 10-18
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Healing God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
As we name others before You this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 16th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 1-9
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter again this morning.
The empty tomb.

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 pastors and preachers in our nation
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 20 verses 1-9
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 8

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
We believe!
Help our unbelief!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.