Tag: Matthew

Daily Devotions for Thursday 16th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 12 verses 9-14
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
A man with a Paralysed Hand.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What is your response to this story of healing?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
For yourself.
For another.

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Judy Weston and our Finance Team
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 12 verses 9-14
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
As we name others before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 15th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 11 verses 25-30
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Weary. Burdened.
Come to Me and Rest.
What words stays with you?
What is your response to Jesus today?
What burden will you lay down?

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

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Chris and Margaret Brandie and their family
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 11 verses 25-30
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
As we lay our burdens down
May we receive Your rest this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 14th February, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW 11 verses 1-19

Meditation : consider this particular passage as your day starts.
Messengers from John the Baptist.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there a question you have for Jesus at this time?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Asking….Seeking…Knocking…..
Trusting in Him as you step into this day

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the passage again from MATTHEW 11 verses 1-19
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Light of the World,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
With all our questions and doubts
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Time-Out with God

As we journey through these days of February 2023……

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 once again this Tuesday…..and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….

This is a quiet place…..a safe place for you and God to take time-out together

* A space for you to be still in a busy 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

There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am, 12 noon and 7pm….and those gathered in the Room will be happy to see you at any of these times…..or you can arrange to pray with the Prayer Team at some point suitable for you….

You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of Paul’s words to the church in Ephesus at various stations…..or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – 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.

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 February our focus continues on the theme of Telling Others the Good News from Matthew’s Gospel. 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 you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the 11 days period

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through this month of February 2023.

Daily Devotions for Monday 13th February, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 10 verses 1-25

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The 12 Apostles – and their Mission.
What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
Whom have you recently told about Jesus?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came from heaven to earth
O Holy Spirit
Will you help us – even today – to go out and tell others!
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on John and Lindsay and their family
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 10 verses 1-25
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

Thank you Father God for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came from heaven to earth
O Holy Spirit
Will you help us – even tomorrow – to go out and tell others!
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Sunday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 9 verses 35-38– 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 Sunday – 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 Turkey and Syria and all those who have travelled there to help

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