Matthew

Daily Devotions for Monday 24th February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 21 verses 33-46
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this Monday morning.
Jesus tells another parable…

What words stay with you?
What is your response to what Jesus said here?

Then Pray with your own words in response to this Jesus

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Sri Lanka
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 21 verses 33-46
Reflect on what you read and then pause to pray to our God in response

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

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Jesus said……. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.

Matthew 24 verse 42

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 – have a look and listen….as we consider some of the things that Jesus said this month….

Daily Devotions for Sunday 23rd February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 19 verses 16-30
We take time to consider these words about this young man this particular morning ….
Jesus said…..
The young man said…..

What is your response to Jesus’ words today?

And then pray in response to Him
Naming others known to you seeking the Kingdom of God

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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

Jesus
Teacher
Saviour
Speak to us

Jesus
Saviour
Lord
Speak with us

Jesus
Lord
Messiah
Help us to listen to You
Guide us
Teach us
Help us

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 19 verses 16-30
Reflect on these words and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great Hope,
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.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 22nd February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 1-23
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus said…..
Parables

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
Praying for those struggling to believe in Him

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own 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 MATTHEW 13 verses 1-23
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
For yourself and for others divided over this Jesus

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 21st February, 2025

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 12 verses 1-14
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here by Jesus.
Jesus said….

What is your response to these words and events?

Then pause…..and pray….to this Jesus

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 12 verses 1-14 – in another version?
Reflect on the words here and pray in response to this Jesus

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 20th February, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 10
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Jesus said…..

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response to this Jesus – as your day starts

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

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in India
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW chapter 10
Reflect on these verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this Jesus – with your words of faith and trust

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to this struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.