Tag: Matthew

Daily Devotions for Thursday 16th March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 20 verses 17-28
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus speaks about His Death.
A Mother’s Request.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?
Do you have a request of Jesus at this time?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those experiencing the pain of divorce
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 20 verses 17-28
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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 15th March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 20 verses 1-16
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Workers in the Vineyard.
Fair or Unfair?
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

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

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those about to be married
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 20 verses 1-16
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God,
In this season of Lent
Hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Send out the workers O LORD!
In Jesus’ name we ask, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 14th March, 2023

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW 19 verses 16-30
Meditation : consider this passage as your day starts.
The Rich Young Man and Jesus.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
What is Jesus asking of you – even today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
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 19 verses 16-30
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
And what you have been saying to us
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 13th March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 19 verses 1-15
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus teaches about Divorce.
Jesus blesses little children.
What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
What is your response?

Then pause to Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness and love!
Hear our morning prayers we ask
And help those in a hard place at this time
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who have just got engaged to be married
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 19 verses 1-15
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness and love!
Hear our evening prayers we ask
O help those in a hard place at this time – whatever their age
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Matthew 19 verse 14

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://youtube.com/watch?v=g42csjoeA2s&feature=shares

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 18 verses 21-35– 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 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 Ukraine, Turkey and Syria and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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