Tag: Midday

Thy Kingdom Come #sorry

As part of God’s Church we have participated in the global prayer venture of Thy Kingdom Come each year. This runs during the 11 days between Ascension and Pentecost…..and this year it will happen May 13th-23rd.

Each Saturday at 12 noon we are continuing to ask and seek and knock on Heaven’s door…..’Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done’…..and to pray for up to 5 people we know to meet with Jesus and to experience God’s Kingdom reign in their lives.

This week we focus on the theme of SORRY as we pause to pray with others in our nation and across the world.

We are encouraged to pause and take time with the LORD our God on this particular Saturday in February 2021.
To confess our sins

Words said that should not have been spoken
Words that should have been said

Actions done that should not have been
Actions not done

Thoughts that should not have been thought
Thoughts that should have been thought

And to receive God’s forgiveness and cleansing and renewing

Daily Devotions for Saturday 20th February, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : PSALM 18 verses 30-36

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
The LORD alone is God; God alone is our defence.
What encourages and challenges you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then Pray in response – making David’s words your own

This God—how perfect are his deeds!
How dependable his words!
He is like a shield
for all who seek his protection.
The LORD alone is God;
God alone is our defence.
He is the God who makes me strong,
who makes my pathway safe.
He makes me sure-footed as a deer;
he keeps me safe on the mountains.
He trains me for battle,
so that I can use the strongest bow.
O LORD, you protect me and save me;
your care has made me great,
and your power has kept me safe.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen!

Midday
Pray the words of the Lord’s Prayer as your own prayer today

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read these set verses again from Psalm 18 at the end of your day
Reflect on these words as you look back over the day and then Pray in response

LORD God, our God, hear our prayers this evening
As we return our thanks to You
For every pathway made safe today
And trust you for tomorrow’s journey
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 19th February, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : 1 KINGS 8 verses 22-53

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
Solomon’s Prayer.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time to Pray in response

LORD God of Israel, there is no god like you in heaven above or on earth below!
You keep your covenant with your people and show them your love
when they live in wholehearted obedience to you.

Hear our morning prayers we ask
In Jesus’ name.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Libya in these days
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from 1 KINGS 8
Reflect on the way God has led you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with humility
and for others in our Church family at this time

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
As we name others before You.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 18th February, 2021

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

Reading : 1 KINGS 3 verses 1-15

Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
Solomon Prays for Wisdom.
What are you asking God for at this time?

And then pray to Him in response as your day starts

Pray your own words to the LORD God
In worship and thanks for what you have read,
In confession and need to be more like Jesus,
And for others known to you at this time in need of wisdom.

We ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Morocco
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from 1 KINGS 3
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours, the God of Solomon

O LORD God,
Hear our evening prayers as we thank You for Your call on our lives.
O have mercy we ask
On others
On our Church
On our world
Give your wisdom to those in leadership over us
In our Church family
In our nation
In our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 17th February, 2021

First Day in Lent

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

Reading : PSALM 17

Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
The Prayer of an Innocent Person.
How would you describe your relationship with God at this time?
What is your response to God’s written Word today?

Then turn to pray to God in response….looking again at verses 6-9

I pray to you, O God, because you answer me;
so turn to me and listen to my words.
Reveal your wonderful love and save me;
at your side I am safe from my enemies.
Protect me as you would your very eyes;
hide me in the shadow of your wings
from the attacks of the wicked.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Tunisia in these days
O LORD, have mercy and hear our prayers we ask this day.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 17
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God

Listen to my honest prayer.
You will judge in my favour,
because you know what is right.
You know my heart.
You have come to me at night;
you have examined me completely
and found no evil desire in me.

In Jesus’ name. Amen.

A Call to Midday Time-Out

Tuesday before Lent

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 at our Focus Day at the atart of the year…..which was recorded if you missed it….well worth the catch-up!

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.

However you are invited however to make time to pause and take time out where you are…at this significant time of the year….perhaps for the first time this week or month….. and with Lent beginning tomorow – traditionally a time for reflection and self-denial – you are invited to pause just now and take a few minutes with God….listening, asking, waiting, receiving…

You are also invited during Lent 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 6pm….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.