Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for Sunday 15th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 13 verses 1-17
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this Sunday morning.
Jesus washes His disciples’ feet

What do these words and events mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His ways?

And then pray in response – to this Jesus, Servant King

In Jesus’ Name, 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 these particular verses again from JOHN 13 verses 1-17
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God

O LORD, 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
Make us servants of each other we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 14th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 37-49
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular verses this Saturday morning.
Unbelief.

What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Pray honestly….humbly…..

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

Jesus said, “I am the way the truth and the life……If you knew me
you would know the Father as well.”
We pray: – Lord abide in us as the Father does in you.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 12 verses 37-49
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 13th October, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 12-36
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Jesus predicts His death.

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
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the wider SEECOS Church Family
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 12-36 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this 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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 12th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.

What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Liz Crocker, Deacon at Moredun Tron
Father God…hear our prayers and bless her we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 1-11
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
Receive our sacrifice of praise
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
Keep us close to Yourself as we journey into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 11th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 45-57
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The plot to kill Jesus.

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 honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those in hard places

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Janet McKenzie, OLM at Moredun Tron
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless her real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 11 verses 45-57
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
Have mercy on those in hard places
Give blessings we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen