Tuesday Time-out

As we journey through these days of Lent in March 2024….

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 this Tuesday and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space at this busy time of year…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with John and others at 8am… Midday and 7pm.

* 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 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.

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 Lent in March our focus is on the words and events from various parts of the Bible. 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 will run 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 journey through 2024.

Daily Devotions for Monday 11th March, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : PSALM 8
Meditation : take time to consider this familiar passage this morning
O LORD, our Lord
I consider….

Which part of the psalm stays with you?
What is your response to these words?

Pray in response to what you have read and considered

Thank you Creator God for your faithfulness – even to us.
Hear our many Monday morning prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Eritrea
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 8
Reflect on all that is said here and then Pray in response

Thank you Creator God for your amazing ways among us
Hear our Monday evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

But I trust in your unfailing love;
my heart rejoices in your salvation.
I will sing the Lord’s praise,
for he has been good to me.

Psalm 13 verses 5 and 6

Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?

It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.
The link to this morning’s – from John – is below….Singing!

Thy Kingdom Come – Youth – silence

As we move onward towards the global prayer venture Thy Kingdom Come 2024…9-19th May…so we keep praying!!

Each Sunday at Midday we are re-visiting some of the daily themes from Thy Kingdom Come – including the Youth videos for a few weeks for all members of our Church Family!

Here is a youth video from 2022 about SILENCE

Daily Devotions for Sunday 10th March, 2024

4th Sunday in Lent

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

Reading : PSALM 6
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.
Be merciful.
How long, O LORD, how long?

What is your response to these words and truths today?

And then pray in response to Him, this God of mercy

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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

LORD God
Our God
Father God
Thank you
For sending Jesus

Lord Jesus
Our Saviour
Redeemer
Thank you
For taking our place

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 6
Reflect on the truths behind the words and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great God
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.