Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for Friday 21st October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 15 verses 10-12

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about our God.
Praise the Lord, all Gentiles!
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His kingdom ways?

And then Pray with words of Praise to this God of ours in response

Happy are those who have the God of Jacob to help them
and who depend on the LORD their God,
the Creator of heaven, earth, and sea,
and all that is in them.
He always keeps his promises;
He judges in favour of the oppressed
and gives food to the hungry

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God Most High.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those rejoicing and celebrating at this time
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 15 verses 10-12
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the LORD our God of saving grace.

Praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD, my soul
I will praise him as long as I live;
I will sing to my God all my life.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Daily Devotions for Thursday 20th October, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 15 verses 8 and 9

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
God is Faithful.
Jews. Gentiles.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to praise and pray to this faithful and gracious God

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our Faithful God
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those seeking to know Jesus
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ROMANS 15 verses 8 and 9
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our God

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, Faithful One,
Hear our many evening prayers we ask
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 19th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : ROMANS 15 verses 5-7

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us.
The Example of Christ Jesus
Accepting Others
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who loves all
Look again at verse 5 as you turn to prayer
Naming others before Father God

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Pastoral Visiting Team
O LORD God, have mercy on this group and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 15 verses 5-7
Reflect on the verses…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves and others before You.
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who have sinned against us
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 18th October, 2022

Upper Room day

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

Reading : ROMANS 15 verses 3 and 4

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Christ insulted.
The Scriptures.
What words or images stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

As I thank you for Christ Jesus
As I thank you for the Scriptures

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

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 ROMANS 15 verses 3 and 4 – 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.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Monday 17th October, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 15 verse 2

Meditation : take time to consider these words as your day starts.
Build others up.
What words stay with you?
Who is on your prayer list to be built up at this time?

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 on your prayer list
For our nation
For our world

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on members of your Link Group
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 15 verse 2 – in another version?
Reflect prayerfully on what you read and then pray to our God in response

Loving and Gracious Father God, hear my evening prayer
As I lay myself and others before you at the end of today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.