Tag: July
Daily Devotions for Thursday 21st July, 2022
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : ISAIAH 25 verses 1-9
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
A Hymn of Praise!
What does it mean for you today?
Is there a song to the LORD on your lips?
Is there a song to the LORD missing in your life at this time?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
Pray your own words of thanksgiving to the LORD God.
Sing out your praises!
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in North America
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this work we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH 25 verses 1-9
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your hymn of thanksgiving
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
As we sing our songs of praise
For all your good gifts to us!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Evening Prayer with Others
Daily Devotions for Wednesday 20th July, 2022
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 24
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning.
The LORD will Punish.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you from His Word today?
Then pray in response to this God of ours
Praying with honest humility for our city
our nation
our world
In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in South America
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH chapter 24
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
As we pray for our world…our nation…our city
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Tuesday Midday Prayer with Others
On this Tuesday in July you are invited to pause and pray with others.
We use the Midday Prayers from the Northumbrian Community.
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for those on our church family prayer list and the needs of our world at this time – especially in Ukraine and Russia
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Tuesday Tuesday
As we journey through July…
As a Church 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.
As we journey through 2022, in this summer break, the Upper Room will not be open this Tuesday…but you are encouraged to take time-out with God at some point…
You may therefore find a quiet place a help…..
* A space for yourself to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – 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 visit the Peace Pathway as you walk the grounds around the Kirk building whatever day of the week you choose 8am – 8pm – and there are eight helpful reflections and prayers – starting at the Offering House.
You are also invited 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.
You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of war in Ukraine you may want to add your own prayer for our world at this time.
The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of ROMANS during 2022 – 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 ISAIAH for the summer weeks of July and August. 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 you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the recent 11 days
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these refreshing days of Summer 2022.
