Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for Friday 26th August, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 60

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about our God.
The Glory of Zion!
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you?

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 children and families in Mozambique
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 60
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the LORD our King.

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 25th August, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 59 verses 1-15

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

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

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

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and families in Indonesia
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this nation

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 59 verses 1-15
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, hear our evening prayers
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 24th August, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us about fasting.
True Fasting
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who helps.
Look again at verses 6-8 as you turn to prayer
Praying for people suffering injustice in our world
Praying for those working for truth and justice

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on children and families in Brunei
O LORD God, have mercy on this nation and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Midday Prayer – with Others

On this Tuesday in August you are invited to pause and pray 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 world at this time – especially in Ukraine, Russia and Afghanistan
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 23rd August, 2022

Upper Room day

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 57 verses 14-21

Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
Words of Comfort
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today?

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.

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 ISAIAH chapter 57 verses 14-21– 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.