Daily Devotions for Thursday 4th February, 2021

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

Reading : GENESIS 46 verses 1-4

Meditation : take time to consider these words.
God speaks with Jacob.
What has God been saying to you recently?
How would you describe your relationship with God at this time?

Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts
Thanking Him for what He is saying to you today

Pray your own words this morning to the LORD our God……..

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Iran at this time
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening

Reading : read these particular set verses again from GENESIS 46
Reflect on the words written here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who was with Jacob in his life

O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You.
And bless all those we name before you.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 3rd February, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : GENESIS 28 verses 10-22

Meditation : consider these particular words this morning.
Jacob’s Dream.
What words and images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today as your day starts?
Has there been a dream God has given you recently?

And then pray in response – to this God of ours
Looking again at verses 16 and 17 as you turn to prayer

O LORD our God,
We wait before you
We listen for you
We receive from you
This new day
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Bangladesh
LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these set verses again from GENESIS 28 verses 10-22
Humbly reflect on what you read and then pray in response – for yourself and
for others you have had contact with during this day

LORD God, Father God, hear our many different prayers this evening.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Call to Tuesday Midday Prayer

As part of your daily rhythm of prayer and devotion you are invited to pause with God at this time of the day

You are invited to be still with God – listening – asking – seeking – receiving

You are invited to name others in need known to you

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 2nd February, 2021

Time out Tuesday with God

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

Reading : GENESIS 18 verses 16-33

Meditation : consider all that is said here… at the start of your day.
Abraham pleads for Sodom.
What words stay with you? What is God saying to you from His Word?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to intercede for our city

O LORD our God
Hear our cry
Have mercy
Give saving grace
We ask together
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from GENESIS 18
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes

LORD God, our great God,
For our city
For our nation
For our world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Time-Out Listening Tuesday

As a Church our theme for 2021 comes from John 15.5……Listening to God, in Prayer with Him.
It was the theme we took time to consider recently at our Focus Day…..which was recorded if you missed it….well worth the catch-up!

However we all have time now to take time-out to listen to God’s still small voice in these particular days….

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 these busier days. In the early weeks and months of lockdown 2021 it is not possible once again to open and run this space.

You are invited however to make time to pause and take time out…at this time of the year…perhaps for the first time….. and it doesn’t have to be a Tuesday!

However, this Tuesday instead of visiting the Upper Room you are encouraged to…..tarry a while with God, maybe a bit longer than usual……to look for fruit…to expect fruit…to ask for fruit!
* Find a space to be still in a busy world
** For regular time-out during this month
* Private prayer for yourself and for others
** Listening to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during these particular weeks you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

We are all invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through these early days of 2021 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these changing and uncertain days. You are encouraged to take some exercise by the Government..and we would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider the Word for Today words and images from PHILIPPIANS at this time.

The Word for Today Poster 7

Daily Devotions for Monday 1st February, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : GENESIS 12 verses 1-9

Meditation : take time to consider these words about Abram and God.
Abram pauses to worship.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about your relationship with Him?

Then take time to Pray in response
Giving God your morning sacrifice of praise.

O LORD God,
In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Colombia at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from GENESIS 12
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this God of ours

O Living and True God, our heavenly Father, hear our evening prayers
As we offer our evening worship to You
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
O pour out a blessing on those we name before You
In Jesus’ name, Amen.