Tag: Midday
Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th February, 2023
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : MATTHEW 12 verses 33-37
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
A Tree and its Fruit.
What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word today?
What is your response?
And then take time to Pray in response to this God, our God.
Pray to be fruitful – even today.
Amen we pray together this new day.
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
Dear Lord,
Matthew teaches us that You care intensely about people.
Most notably those who are on the margin of society; the aged, the blind,
The infirm, the psychotic, and even those
whom we would naturally distrust.
Give us encouragement and grace to follow Your example,
that we may show Your Glory in our lives.
Amen
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 12 verses 33-37
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Daily Devotions for Friday 17th February, 2023
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : MATTHEW 12 verses 22-32
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Son of David.
Demons. Beelzebul.
For Me or Against Me.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/challenging you today from His Word today?
What is your response?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for Jesus, the Son of God, Son of David.
Naming others in a place of spiritual warfare at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Edna, Sunny and Olaf as they serve us.
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 12 verses 22-32
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our King Jesus
O Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
Strengthen those in a place of battle we cry out
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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
Midday Prayer with Others
On this Tuesday in February you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church family, the SEEPG churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways