Tag: Mark

Daily Devotions for Friday 28th April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MARK 14 verses 12-42
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Passover Meal.
Peter’s Denial
Gethsemane
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 struggling at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on new team members serving in Open Doors
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 14 verses 12-42 – 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.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MARK 13 verses 14-36– 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 Thursday – 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 Sudan, Yemen, 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 Thursday 27th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 13 verses 14-36
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The awful Horror.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Open Doors staff in Asia
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 13 verses 14-36
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
For today, tomorrow and the time ahead
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MARK 12 verses 18-34– 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 Wednesday – 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 Sudan, Yemen, 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 Wednesday 26th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 12 verses 18-34
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Questions.
The most important Commandment.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Central African Republic
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 12 verses 18-34
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
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MARK 11 verses 1-19– 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 Tuesday – 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 Sudan, Yemen, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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