On this Tuesday in June – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church family, the SEECofS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Ukraine, Sudan, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
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 once again this Tuesday…….and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….
This is a quiet place…..a safe place for you and God to take time-out together
* A space for you to be still in a busy 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
There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am, 12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..or you can arrange to pray with the Prayer Team at some point suitable for you….
You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of the words laid out at the various stations from the Bible……or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – 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.
Our Prayer Team also invite you to Prayer for Healing – a safe place with a small trained team – each Tuesday in May and June. This will be available in the McDonald Room (near the cafe foyer) 1-2pm and 6.30-7.30pm.
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 June our focus will be on Luke’s Gospel as we continue on the theme of Telling Others the Good News . 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 reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 18-28 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 journey through the month of June 2023.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : LUKE 7 verses 1-17
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts. Faith.
A Centurion asks.
What do these words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there something you need to ask for in faith?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Asking in faith as you step into this day
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 LUKE 7 verses 1-17
Reflect on the words and events…. 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.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : LUKE 6 verses 12-19
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible this morning. The Twelve.
Jesus travels.
What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
Pray in response to what you have read
Thank you Father God for your grace and help and healing
Hear our morning prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church Family at Ferniehill O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from LUKE 6 verses 12-19
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response
Thank you Father God for your grace and help and healing this day
Hear our evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.