Together we pause and pray
Together we say Amen
Together we pause and pray
Together we say Amen
Praise the LORD, O my soul; All my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Psalm 103 verse 1
During 2020 we have been looking at standing on the promises of God – as well as dipping into a Psalm most weekends – pausing in prayer at our times of Midday Devotion for others in our church family, our city and our world at this time.
In August we continue to consider words from the PSALMS – including the words of Psalm 101 each weekend.
We are all encouraged to listen for God’s voice and make our response as we journey together in our ‘rhythm of devotion’ during this particular year of 2020.
These Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through the day and even to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover.
The Church website and Facebook page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which the information provided fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions which we started as a church family in 2015.
Morning
Reading and Meditation on the content and Prayer of response
Midday
Prayer – mostly for others
Evening
Verse(s) from the morning reading
Reflection and Prayer at the end of the day
A Prayer for the Month
A Prayer for August….from Denis Turner
I’d like you to look at your hands. Have you ever thought about them? Are they big and strong or are they fine and delicate? And do you ever think about our children’s hands? When newly born their hands are not much bigger than a 50 pence piece, the amazing thing is they already have 27 bones.
So, I’m thinking we are indeed “fearfully and wonderfully made” Ps 139 v 14.
But this is only the start, what about our senses, we have five right, hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting, and touching. Yes, those are the physical senses but what about the two we’ve forgotten? Common sense, which the bible often refers to as understanding and combines it with wisdom. Also, there is the greatest sense of all Love.
Consider these verses before we pray.
Wisdom & understanding Psalm 49 v 1,2,3 Proverbs 3 v 13&14 19&20
Love Ephesians 5 v 25 1Corinthians 13 v 13 John 3 v 16
As we consider being “fearfully and wonderfully made” in Your image God, we think of what makes us special. Our five physical senses which enable us to experience joy, pleasure, and wonderment, at your creation Also, we, like you, have knowledge, understanding and wisdom. Most of all our heavenly father you have imbued us with love, that deep sense of care and empathy which raises us above your creation, We receive your love to dispense your love, may we continue to do so in Jesus name. Amen
The Lord’s Prayer
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
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : PSALM 91 verses 14-16
Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
‘I will be with him in trouble’
What are you encouraged and challenged by today?
What is your story of faith in times of trouble?
Take time to Pray in response
O God of power and grace,
As I read these words
Help me believe
And trust in You
In good times and in hard times.
May Your Holy Spirit work in and through me.
As You are doing across the world.
O show mercy in these days we call out!
In Jesus’ name.
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s wisdom at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 91.14-16
Reflect on the way God has led you in your life
and pray in response to Him – with humility
and for others known to you in need 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.
For we believe and trust in you.
Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 91 verses 11-13
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Guarding angels!
What is your trust in at this time in your life?
What is your conversation like with God about your circumstances?
Then pause to pray to Him
O LORD, hear our morning prayers
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s strength at this time
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each and all
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 91.11-13
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
For we believe and trust in you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
Together we say Amen
Words from this week’s Daily Devotions – Psalm 91
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God
Reading : PSALM 91 verses 7-10
Meditation : take time to consider what these verses are teaching you today.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God
Look again at verse 9 as you turn to prayer
O LORD
We believe and trust in you
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ Name
Amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Leadership Ministry Team at this time
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 91.7-10
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 at this time.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.