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Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step further into this new week….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 24 verses 3-31– 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 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


(from the Church of Scotland)

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 21st March, 2023

Upper Room day

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

Reading : MATTHEW 24 verses 3-31
Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
Troubles and Persecutions.
The Awful Horror.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

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.

I name others in a place of persecution at this time

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 24 verses 3-31 – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

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

I name others in a place of trouble or persecution

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 22 verses 1-14– 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 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


(from the Church of Scotland)

Daily Devotions for Monday 20th March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 22 verses 1-14
Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
Parable of the Wedding Feast.
The Kingdom of Heaven.
What words stay with you today?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then Pause to Pray in response to the LORD our God

Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and thanksgiving
Of confession and trust
For others known to you
For our nation
For our world

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those grieving at this time
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 22 verses 1-14 – in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to our God in response

Eternal and Faithful One, hear my evening prayer
As I lay myself and this world before you at the end of today
As I lift my eyes upward
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth
as it is in heaven
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Jesus said: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.”

Matthew 22 verses 37 and 38

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.
Here is the link to this morning’s reflection from John……. https://youtu.be/faq5ZS-KMYQ

Daily Devotions for Friday 17th March, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 21 verses 1-27
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Jesus goes to the Temple.
Jesus’ Authority questioned.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Servant King
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and young people hurt by divorce.
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 21 verses 1-27
in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King

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.