Tag: Matthew

Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 53-58
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Jesus is Rejected.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to pray to this Jesus we believe and trust in

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our Lord
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us
Bless those in a place of rejection at this time we call out
In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen..

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Jenny Thomasi and her family
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this family

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 13 verses 53-58
Reflect on these words – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to our God and Saviour

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – and the season of Lent starting today – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 13 verses 44-52– as we start to 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 Turkey and Syria, 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 22nd February, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 44-52

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us about fasting.
Parables.
Hidden Treasure. Fine Pearls.
New Truths and Old.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God.
Praying for His Kingdom come in our world.

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Gary as he serves us.
O LORD God, give blessing and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 13 verses 44-52
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – and the season of Lent starting tomorrow – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 13 verses 24-43– as we start to 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 Turkey and Syria, 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 Tuesday 21st February, 2023

Upper Room day

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

Reading : MATTHEW 13 verses 24-43
Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
Parables.
Weeds. Mustard Seed. Yeast.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God teaching you today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read MATTHEW 13 verses 24-43– in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – and Lent starting on Wednesday – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 13 verses 1-23– as we start to 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 Turkey and Syria, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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