Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for Thursday 22nd April, 2021

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

Reading : COLOSSIANS 1 verses 3-14

Meditation : take time and consider this opening part of Paul’s letter this morning.
Prayer of thanksgiving.
What does it mean for you today?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others recently blessed by God

(Pray your own words to the LORD God.)

O LORD,
God of compassion,
Have mercy we ask and hear our prayers
For others
For family
For neighbours and colleagues
For ourselves
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on OPEN DOORS at work in India
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.

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

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have blessed in their lives
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Call to Midday Prayer

You are invited at this time in your day to pause and pray

You may want to be still in God’s refreshing presence

You may need to name others before Father God

You may find it helpful to read the words found in the Kirkyard this week – JOHN 3.16-21

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 21st April, 2021

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

Reading : PHILIPPIANS 4 verses 4-7

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
What words stays with you?
Is there something you are worried about at this time?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
putting verses 6 and 7 into practice

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on OPEN DOORS at work in Iran in these days
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from PHILIPPIANS 4
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, , our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your guiding hand this day
As we hand over to you our worries
And receive your love, joy and peace.
In Jesus’ name, Amen

A Call to Tuesday Midday Prayer

You are invited at this time in your day to pause and pray

You may want to be still in God’s refreshing presence

You may need to name others before Father God

You may find it helpful to use the prayers we would usually use at this time in the Upper Room each Tuesday

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 20th April, 2021

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : PHILIPPIANS 1 verses 18-21

Meditation : consider this passage this morning
‘.…by means of your prayers….’
What is God saying to you today from this passage?
What is your response to Him today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Resting in Him as you step into this day

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the short passage again from PHILIPPIANS 1
Reflect on Paul’s words…. And then pray to this Jesus in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.