Daily Devotions for Friday 24th December, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus on this CHRISTmas Eve

Reading : JOHN 1 verses 6-18

Meditation : as we pause with Jesus this morning, take time and consider all that is said here.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others feeling distant from God at this time

Pray your own honest words to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray with thanksgiving for all local shopkeepers near your home
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening

Reading : read this set passage again from JOHN 1
Reflect on the words and events here and pray in response to the Master Planner

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For who you
And for the blessings of this day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd December, 2021

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

Reading : JOHN 1 verses 1-5

Meditation : as we pause with God, we take time to consider these particular words this morning.
What do they mean for you today?
Which words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Pray with thanksgiving for the Bible in our own language
Father God…hear our prayers and receive our sacrifice of praise

Evening
Reading : read this opening passage again from JOHN 1
Reflect on the words and truths at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – this God – our God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our praise and worship to you
For who you are
O help us to know you more
To love you better
To follow you more closely
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 22nd December, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 2 verses 8-20

Meditation : consider these words about Jesus this moning
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
For others
For yourself

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!


Midday

Pray with thanks for all who work in medical centres in our community
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the passage again from LUKE 2 verses 8-20
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
As we thank you for our Church Family at Liberton
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Tuesday Midday Prayer with Others

As we journey through this season of Advent you are invited to pause and pray with those gathered in the Upper Room today for the final time this year…

P-ause with God – the Living and Loving God we believe and trust in
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for peace and justice in our world and vaccine supplies to all countries
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways