Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for Friday 28th May, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 25 verses 1-13

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here about the Kingdom of God.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response to Him?

Pray to this God of ours in response
Including for others on a journey meeting with God

O Living LORD,
I read these words.
Help me let the Holy Spirit work out these truths
Even today.
May you guide and bless others
At this time in their lives
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done we ask
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in funeral parlours in our city
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 25
Reflect on the words spoken here and pray in response to our God

Living LORD, hear our evening prayers and receive our praise
For we believe and trust in you
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 27th May, 2021

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

Reading : MATTHEW 22 verses 1-14

Meditation : take time and consider these words about the Kingdom of God
What is God teaching/reminding you?

Then pause to pray in response

O LORD, hear our prayers
As we ask you to teach us even today
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those nearing the end of life at this time
God of grace…hear our prayers and give a blessing we ask to each and all

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 22
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – our God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 26th May, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : MATTHEW 20 verses 1-16

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us about the Kingdom of God.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God

O God
Hallowed be Thy name,
Thy Kingdom come!
Thy will be done!
In Jesus’ Name we ask
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on all those who work on farms in our land
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 20
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 25th May, 2021

Upper Room day and Evening Gathering for Prayer

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

Reading : MATTHEW 18 verses 21-35

Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
What does it say about Kingdom living?
What words or images stay with you?
What are you encouraged and challenged by today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

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 : read the passage again from MATTHEW 18
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

O LORD our God
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
In Jesus’ name we ask
Amen and Amen.

An Invitation after Sunday

After John’s message to us as a Church on Sunday morning, you are invited to the Upper Room….to take a walk….and to the Church Gathering for Prayer…..

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 our busy days. This is a safe place, and COVID-19 guidelines are carefully followed.

* A space to be still in a busy world – in the room above the Kirkgate Cafe 7.30am-7.30pm
** Private prayer for yourself and for others – come and go as you wish
* Listening to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit
** Opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am…12 midday…7pm

You are invited to take a walk…
We would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider what God is saying to you at this time from the words displayed at various locations from John 14….starting at the Offering House.
You are invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

You are encouraged to be part of the Church Gathering for Prayer this Tuesday evening – on Zoom.
We will be puting courageous prayer into practice as we offer prayers of thanksgiving, as we wait together in God’s presence, as we focus on the General Assembly meeting this week and as we pray for others and each other.
Take courage – and join us!