Tag: Lent

Daily Devotions for 4th April, 2019

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

Reading : 1 SAMUEL chapter 8

Meditation : take time and carefully consider these words this morning.
How would you describe Israel’s relationship with their God?
What is God saying to you today from these verses about your relationship with Him?

Then pray in response as your day starts
Including for others in your church family circle

(Pray your own words to the LORD God……..)

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Pastoral Care team at LK
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from 1 Samuel 8
Reflect on the words and images from yesteryear – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who was at work in Samuel’s day
O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You.
As we commit to seeking first your Kingdom
And bless all those we name before you.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for 3rd April, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : 1 SAMUEL 7 verses 2-17

Meditation : consider these particular words and events this morning.
What words stay with you?
What are you encouraged and challenged by today?

And then pray in response – to the God our Helper

O LORD our God,
Hear my morning prayer
As I believe and trust in You
For this day ahead
In Jesus’ name,
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your midday prayer
(See Matthew 6 or the Prayer page on LK website)
Father God of grace and mercy…and hope, hear our prayers.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again about Samuel and Israel
Reflect on what you have read and then pray in response – for yourself and
for others known to you at this time
LORD God, Father God, hear our many different prayers.
And bless all we name before you we ask.
Take us tomorrow to new places!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 2nd April, 2019

Upper Room day

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

Reading : 1 SAMUEL chapter 3

Meditation : consider all that happens here… at the start of your day.
What words stay with you? What is God saying to you from His Word today?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God…listening….

In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from 1 Samuel 3
Reflect prayerfully on these words and events…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great God,
Open my ears
Open my eyes
Speak to me by name
As I wait before you – even now.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 1st April, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : 1 SAMUEL chapter 1

Meditation : take time to consider these words..and what happens here.
How would you describe Hannah’s relationship with God?
What is God saying to you today?
What is your response to Him?

Then take time to Pray in response to Father God – for your family at this time

LORD God,
God of mercy,
Our heavenly Father,
Give grace and healing we call out
And hear our morning prayers
That Your Kingdom life might be evidenced
Even today in those we name before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the trypraying venture across Scotland this month
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give grace we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from 1 Samuel
Reflect on their meaning for you and your family and pray in response…to Father God
O Living and True God, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.