Tag: March

Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th March, 2023

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

Reading : PSALM 22
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
A Cry of Anguish.
A Song of Praise.
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 with words of anguish.
Pray with a song of praise.

Amen we pray together this new day.

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 the verses again from PSALM 22
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

Hear my cry O LORD
Receive my praise O God.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 17th March, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 21 verses 1-27
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Jesus goes to the Temple.
Jesus’ Authority questioned.
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 for Jesus, the Servant King
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and young people hurt by divorce.
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 21 verses 1-27
in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King

O LORD, 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 Thursday 16th March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 20 verses 17-28
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus speaks about His Death.
A Mother’s Request.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?
Do you have a request of Jesus at this time?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust and asking to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those experiencing the pain of divorce
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 20 verses 17-28
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

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