Time-out Tuesday

As we prepare to move into March and Lent 2025 ….and reflect on God’s faithfulness and 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.

You are encouraged to find a time and place that suits you…..if getting to the Upper Room is not possible….

* 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 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 visited the nativity scene in the Offering House? As you do…pray for your family, and the Kirk buildings, inside and outside..and all those who pass through the doors and gates. The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there. Have you walked the new Word for Today around the Kirk building? It is based on PSALM 103….

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.

You are invited to come together with others in the evening – on Zoom – 7.30-8.30pm – for our Church Gathering for Prayer. It is a time to give thanks for blessings received..to wait and listen with God..to bring our prayers for others – in our world, on our prayer lists – and for each other. All are welcome.

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 February our focus is on some of the things that Jesus said. 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 the rest of February 2025.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 28th March, 2024

Maundy Thursday

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

Reading : ROMANS 8 verses 1-17
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Life in 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 trust to the LORD our God.

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

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

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 8 verses 1-17
Reflect on the verses and words spoken at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – with your words of faith and trust

Holy Spirit
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to those struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 27th March, 2024

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

Reading : ROMANS 7 verses 7-25
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The Law. Sin
The struggle within us

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

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those struggling with sin within

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Saudi Arabia
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ROMANS 7 verses 7-25
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 your help this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others of this Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen