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Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LUKE chapter 23 verses 1-12 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Monday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Russia, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Monday 24th July, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : LUKE 23 verses 1-12
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this particular Monday morning.

Pilate questions Jesus.
Herod meets Jesus.
As you picture these meetings, what words stay with you?
Is there something you want to ask Jesus at this time?

Then Pray with your own words in response to this Jesus

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Scripture Union in our nation
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 23 verses 1-12
Reflect on what you read and then Pray to this Jesus

The LORD takes pleasure in his people;
he honours the humble with victory.
Let God’s people rejoice in their triumph
and sing joyfully all night long.

And so to you, O God, we bring our evening words of prayer
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Sunday 16th July, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : LUKE 19 verses 28-48
Meditation : take time and consider this chapter this particular Sunday morning.
Jerusalem
Jesus weeps
What do these words and events mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His ways?

And then pray in response – including prayer for Jerusalem in these days

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from LUKE 19 verses 28-48
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”
Hear my cry for help, LORD!
My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender,
you have protected me in battle.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we name others seeking you
And the city of Jerusalem and all its residents
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 15th July, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : LUKE 19 verses 1-10
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular events this Saturday morning.
Zacchaeus
What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Pray honestly….humbly…..

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own Midday Prayer

Lord, there are times when we feel overwhelmed by life
and do not know what lies ahead.
But Your gracious leadership shows us how to keep going
even though we may be confused or hurting.
Please continue to grant us your encouragement.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 19 verses 1-10
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 14th July, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LUKE 18 verses 35-43
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus heals
A blind beggar
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
Giving thanks
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Andy Chittick and his work for Young Life Int’l
Father God, hear our prayers and bless him and his family real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 18 verses 35-43
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this Jesus

O Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 12th July, 2023

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

Reading : LUKE 18 verses 15-17
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Jesus
Little children
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for others in our Church Family known to you

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on summer missions in our country
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 18 verses 15-17
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
Of all ages
Have mercy
Give blessings we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen