Daily Devotions for Saturday 30th November, 2024

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

Reading : JONAH chapter 4
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jonah’s anger
God’s mercy

And then take time to Pray in response to this God, our God
Giving thanks for His abundant mercy
Praying for those struggling to believe and obey

O LORD our God
Hear our cries this morning
Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own 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 the verses again from JONAH chapter 4
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
For yourself and for others
As this month closes and we step into December together with God

Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 29th November, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JONAH chapter 3
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
Jonah obeys!

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in a place of doubting and obeying at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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 these words again from JONAH chapter 3 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and truths here and pray in response to our 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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 28th November, 2024

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

Reading : JONAH chapter 2
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here in prayer

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 trust to the LORD our God.

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Mexico
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JONAH chapter 2
Reflect on these words of prayer at the end of your day
And then Pray in response to this God – with your words of faith and trust

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to those struggling with faith and doubt
We ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 27th November, 2024

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

Reading : JONAH chapter 1
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words and events this morning
Jonah disobeys the LORD his God

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

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those struggling with God’s ways

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on your personal prayer list
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JONAH chapter 1
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
Telling others of Jesus the Christ
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Time-Out

As we step into this final week in November 2024….and reflect on God’s walk with us…

At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday once more – and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space at this busy time of year…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with others at 8am… Midday and 7pm….

* A space for you to be still in your busy needy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope.
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

You are invited to gather with others in the Church Family in the evening – on Zoom – for our Church Gathering for Prayer – 7.30-8.30pm. We will give thanks for blessings received. We will take time to wait and listen with God. We will bring our prayers for Christmas events ahead, needs in our Church Family and beyond, and our hurting world at this time. All are invited.

You are also encouraged to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – where you can find more information and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name. Have you walked prayerfully around the Kirk building following the Word for Today from Luke chapter 18 helpful words for this month? As you do…pray for the building, inside and outside… The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there.

You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting!) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During November our focus has been on the books of HOSEA, JOEL, AMOS and JONAH. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we continue to journey through 2024.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

“In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.
From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help,
and you listened to my cry.”

Jonah 2 verse 2

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 – have a look and listen….