Daily Devotions for Friday 20th December, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 3 verses 1-12

Meditation : take time and consider what is said here.
John the Baptist
Repent!
Prepare the way!


Pray in response to these words of yesteryear

Giving thanks for Jesus, the promised Messiah
Naming others in a place of doubting and asking at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from MATTHEW 3 verses 1-12 – in another version?
Reflect on the words here and pray in response to our Saviour Messiah

O LORD, 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 19th December, 2024

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

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 13-23
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Escape to Egypt
Herod’s rage

What is God teaching/reminding you from these difficult events?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

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

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Moredun Tron Church family
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 2 verses 13-23
Reflect on these verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to this struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 18th December, 2024

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

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 1-12
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Visitors from the East.
Gifts given.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Offering Him your gifts

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Gracemount Church family
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW 2 verses 1-12
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, Saviour 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
Telling others of this Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday Prayer with Others

On this third Tuesday in December – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with the growing number who will gather in the Upper Room today……for the final time this year….

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the particular needs of our church family, the SEECOS church family, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Syria, Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 17th December, 2024

Upper Room day

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

Reading : MATTHEW 1 verses 18-25
Meditation : prayerfully consider these familiar words this morning
Jesus is born.

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

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

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 : MATTHEW 1 verses 18-25
Read these words again – reflect and then pray in response to our God
Giving thanks for Jesus…from heaven to earth.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Advent Time-out

As we step into this new week in December 2024….and reflect on God’s walk with us…in this season of Advent

At Liberton Kirk 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.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday once more – and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space at this busy time of year…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with others at 8am… Midday and 7pm….

* A space for you to be still in your busy needy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – 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 Kirk building this Saturday afternoon when it will be open 1-3pm….a place with space to be quiet.

You are also encouraged to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – where you can find more information and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name. Have you visited the nativity scene in the Offering House? As you do…pray for your family, and the Kirk buildings, inside and outside..and all those who pass through the doors and gates. The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there.

You are also encouraged 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.

The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – 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 this part of the Bible. During December our focus will be on the Advent theme – come Lord Jesus!. 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 the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we continue to journey through December 2024.