Tag: Lent

Pause to Pray for Others

On this Friday in Lent…as the nation and the world wrestles with the virus and vaccine supplies…and the crisis in Ukraine is a major concern before us in our world … you are invited to pause and continue to pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to continue to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus – in our community, in our nation and in our world – and for all those in need on our Church Prayer List at this time – and for parts of the world in turmoil at this time

For family and friends and neighbours

For all those working and talking for peace in Ukraine and Russia at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For those who are anxious and fearful at this time

Daily Devotions for Friday 18th March, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LEVITICUS chapter 9

Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
Aaron offers Sacrifices.
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
including for others known to you in Christian service

Pray your own words to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the church family at Gilmerton Hub/Moredun Tron
Father God, hear our prayers and bless this work real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LEVITICUS chapter 9
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to the God we serve

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have called to serve you full-time
For those who serve us at Liberton
For those you are calling at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday Prayer with Others

You are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family at this time of day

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given to you and others
A-sk for the needs of our world at this time – especially in Ukraine, Russia and Afghanistan
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Sunday Prayers

The Prayer Tree is back in the Kirk.

Please do use this means of leaving your prayer request with God.
The Prayer Team will back up your prayer in prayerful support.

The Prayer Team are moving.

Members of the Team will now be available after the 11am service around the large cross at the East Door.
Please do use this means of prayer support and help.

There is also a box for prayer requests near the East Door…and the Prayer Wall on the Kirk website….for your prayers and requests for prayer support. A member of the team is available to pray with and for you 24-7.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 17th March, 2022

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

Reading : LEVITICUS 8 verses 1-9

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The Ordination of Aaron and his sons.
Which words stay with you?

And then pray in response
For someone whose ordination you attended
For those about to be ordained to serve the Lord

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Gracemount Church family
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this work we ask real good

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LEVITICUS 8 verses 1-9
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – for those who have recently been ordained

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Pause to Pray for Others

On this Wednesday in Lent…as the nation and the world wrestles with the virus and vaccine supplies…and the crisis in Ukraine is a major concern before us in our world … you are invited to pause and continue to pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to continue to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus – in our community, in our nation and in our world – and for all those in need on our Church Prayer List at this time – and for parts of the world in turmoil at this time

For family and friends and neighbours

For peace in Ukraine and Russia and other nearby countries at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For our country and world leaders at this time