On this Tuesday in September – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today……
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 Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : JEREMIAH chapter 10 verses 6-10
Meditation : consider this passage as your day starts.
One and only True God
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What is your response?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this day
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Mighty and Powerful.
In Jesus’ Name
Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read the passage again from JEREMIAH chapter 10 verses 6-10
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. And then pray to this God in response
LORD God of perfect truth and justice and mercy,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we ponder on these verses
And who You are.
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
So we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.
As we step further into September 2024….and reflect on God’s walk with us…
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 John and 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 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 walked prayerfully around the Kirk building following the Word for Today guide? As you do…pray for the building, inside and outside… 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 September our focus is on the book of JERTEMIAH. 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 2024.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : JEREMIAH chapter 9 verses 23-26
Meditation : take time to consider this well-known passage afresh this morning
The LORD says…..
What is your response to these truths behind the words?
Pray in response to what you have read
Humbly
Honestly
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the SEECAT group of churches
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this group real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read these words again from JEREMIAH chapter 9 verses 23-26
Reflect carefully on these words and then Pray in response
Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness and love – even today.
Hear our various Monday evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : JEREMIAH ch. 8 verse 18 – ch.9 verse 11
Meditation : take time to consider these honest words on this Sunday morning.
Jeremiah’s sorrow
What is your response to these words today?
And then pray in response to this God, our God
Naming others known to you
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
O LORD my God
Faithful and Eternal
Planner and Potter
Guide my steps
O LORD my God
Saviour and Teacher
Guide and Protector
Lighten my load
O LORD my God
Merciful and Forgiving
Helper and Provider
Walk with me
This month
This day
This moment
Amen and Amen.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from JEREMIAH ch. 8 verse 18 – ch.9 verse 11
Reflect on the words spoken and then Pray in response at the end of your day
O LORD, our Great Hope,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.