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Daily Devotions for Sunday 11th May, 2025

Covid Memorial Day

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

Reading : MATTHEW 6 verse 10
Meditation : take time and consider this passage these words of prayer this Sunday morning.
On earth as in heaven

What does this mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

And then pray in response – to this Sovereign God we believe in
Naming others known to you in a hard place

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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

O Sovereign King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

O Gracious King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

O Just and Righteous King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

Amen

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from MATTHEW 6 verse 10
Reflect on the truths behind the words and then Pray in response to this God

O LORD, Sovereign God, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we name others seeking you
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

This, then, is how you should pray:

‘Our Father in heaven:
May your holy name be honoured;

Matthew 6 verse 9 (Good News Bible)

Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?

It is usually found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.

The link to this morning’s is available below – from Alastair … Our (perfect) Father in Heaven (and with us)

Daily Devotions for Sunday 4th May, 2025

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

Reading : MATTHEW 6 verses 6-9
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday morning.
Our Father in heaven….

What is your response to these words of Jesus today?
Who is God to you?

And then pray in response to Him, the Father God
Humbly

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

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

O Sovereign King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

O Gracious King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

O Just and Righteous King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

Amen

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 6 verses 6-9
Reflect on these words of Jesus and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great God
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.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 25 verses 31-46– as we consider some of the things that JESUS said….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Friday – 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 Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, Goma 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 Friday 28th February, 2025

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 31-46
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here by Jesus.
The Final Judgment

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Honestly
Humbly
Naming others in a place of doubting 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 25 verses 31-46 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to what Jesus said here

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 step further into this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW 24 verses 36-51– as we consider some of the things that JESUS said….

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 Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen, Goma and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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