Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for Saturday 30th July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 34

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
God will Punish His Enemies.
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God

Praise the LORD!
It is good to sing praise to our God;
it is pleasant and right to praise him.
The LORD is restoring Jerusalem;
he is bringing back the exiles.
He heals the broken-hearted
and bandages their wounds.
He has decided the number of the stars
and calls each one by name.
Great and mighty is our Lord;
his wisdom cannot be measured.
He raises the humble,
but crushes the wicked to the ground.

Amen we pray together this new day

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

O God of Good News
Thank you

O God of Good News
Help us

O God of Good News
Hear us

O God of Good News
Use us

In Jesus’ name
This is our prayer
Together
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH chapter 34
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

He spreads clouds over the sky;
he provides rain for the earth
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives animals their food
and feeds the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in strong horses,
nor his delight in brave soldiers;
but he takes pleasure in those who honour him,
in those who trust in his constant love

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 29th July, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 33

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about God.
A Prayer for help.
The LORD warns.
A Glorious Future!
Which words stay with you?
What is your prayer this morning?
For yourself….for others….for a particular situation….

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

The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.

And so we bring our morning prayer to you, our God
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on refugees and migrants in our community
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 33
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the LORD our King.

The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Thursday 28th July, 2022

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 32

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
A king with Integrity.
Judgement and Restoration.
Which words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

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

The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.

And so we bring our morning prayer to you, our God
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on world leaders
God of wisdom…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this work

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 32
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest humility 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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 27th July, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 31

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us today.
God will Protect.
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 5 and 6 as you turn to prayer

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 our national leaders
O LORD God, have mercy and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 31
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 last Tuesday in July you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family.
We use the Midday Prayers from the Northumbrian Community.

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for those on our church family prayer list and the needs of our world at this time – especially in Ukraine and Russia
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Summer Tuesdays

As July moves over to August…

As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.

As we journey through 2022, in this summer break, the Upper Room will not be open this Tuesday…but you are encouraged to take time-out with God at some point…

You may therefore find a quiet place a help…..
* A space for yourself to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

You are invited to visit the Peace Pathway as you walk the grounds around the Kirk building whatever day of the week you choose 8am-8pm – there are eight helpful reflections and prayers – starting at the Offering House.

You are also invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of war in Ukraine you may want to add your own prayer for our world at this time.

The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of ROMANS during 2022 – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of ISAIAH for the summer weeks of July and August. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the recent 11 days

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these refreshing days of Summer 2022.