Tag: Matthew

Daily Devotions for Friday 29th December, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 13-18
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
Escape
Egypt
Herod

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

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 2 verses 13-18 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and events

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
As we name others in a place of suffering
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this CHRISTmas week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 2 verses 1-12 – 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 Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Somalia and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for this week

Daily Devotions for Thursday 28th December, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 1-12
Herod
Visitors from the East

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.
Naming others on a spiritual journey

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

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the wider SEECOS Church family
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 2 verses 1-12
Reflect on the verses and words spoken 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 those struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 6th May, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 21 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time to consider these verses and events this morning.
Here comes the King!
Jesus.

And then Pray in response to what you read
Praying God’s blessing afresh on King Charles.

Shine Jesus shine!
Amen and Amen!

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 MATTHEW chapter 21 verses 1-11 again
Reflect on this God, your God, our God…. and then Call on Him in your evening Prayer

LORD God, our God, receive our praise
For who You are
For your help and protection even today
And as we give it all back to you
May you continue to reach and save people
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done across our world
In our community, in our city.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 5th May, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 5 verses 1-16
Meditation : consider these great words from Jesus this morning.
Blessed.
Happy.
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Which words stay with you?

And then Pray in response – as God leads you
Pray with confidence to our God to bless others
In His Church
In our nation
In our world

Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in our nation at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and give help we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 5 verses 1-16
Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers as we respond to these words
And bring comfort and hope to those in need this evening we ask.
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Amen.

Maundy Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this Holy Week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 26 verses 17-35– 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 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