Daily Devotions for Friday 23rd August, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH 51 verses 1-3
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here.
Words of Comfotrt
Listen
Compassion. Joy. Gladness.

As you listen, what is God saying to you today?

Pause in prayer with Him, this God, our God

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 ISAIAH 51 verses 1-3 – in another version?
Reflect on the words here and pray in response to this God of Good News

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 22nd August, 2024

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 50
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The LORD says…..

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response to this God – 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 believers in South Africa
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 50
Reflect on these verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this 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 21st August, 2024

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

Reading : ISAIAH 48 verses 1-11
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
LORD of the Future

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

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those struggling with future circumstances

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Indonesia
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH 48 verses 1-11
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful 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
And that you are our LORD of the future
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday Prayer with Others

On this Tuesday in August – 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

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th August, 2024

Upper Room day

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

Reading : ISAIAH 42 verses 10-17
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
A Song of Praise!

What words or images stay with you?
What is your song this morning?

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 : ISAIAH 42 verses 10-17
Read these words again – reflect and then pray in response to this God

With words of praise and thanksgiving

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.

Upper Room Tuesday Peace Pathway

As we journey through these cooler days of August 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 – after taking a summer break in July – 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 the Peace Pathway round the church building? It takes about 20-30 minutes and is a meaningful way to take time-out…. 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 August our focus is on the book of Isaiah. 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.