Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for Sunday 19th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : PSALM 23 verse 5

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the psalm on this Sunday.
My cup overflows.
What words or images stay with you?
What are you grateful for at this time?

And then pray in response,
Using the words as part of your own prayer of praise

‘Give thanks with a grateful heart’
In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer

Loving Father,
We face a wide river and we long to reach the other side;
And we must use the stepping stones offered to us.
You say, ’When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
When you pass through rivers, they will not sweep over you’.
Our trust is in you, O Lord.
In Jesus’ name. Amen

(Isaiah 43.2)

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 23.5
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Provider and Protector
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you.
As we return our thanks to you
As we acknowledge You our Saviour and Help even this day.
As we pray for all corners of our world
To know of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th July, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 23 verse 4

Meditation : take time to consider this verse afresh this morning.
The valley of the shadow of death.
What do these words mean for you in your life?

And then Pray in response – for others in a valley at this time

O God of all comfort,
Mercy and peace,
Hear our prayers
And walk with those we name before you.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday 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

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 23.4 at the end of your day
Reflect on these words as you look back over your day and then Pray in response

LORD God, our God, hear our prayers this evening
As we return our thanks to You
And trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 17th July, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : PSALM 54 verses 4-7

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
God is my help.
I will sacrifice an offering to God.
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Take time to Pray in response
Believe and trust in God for your help this day.
Offer Him afresh all that you are, all that you have.
Name before Him those you are concerned about.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in the UK Parliament at this time.
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy, give wisdom and pour out blessings we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 54
Reflect on the way God has been your help – even today
and pray in response to Him – with humility
and for others known to you in need at this time

O LORD, our Lord, 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 16th July, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 46 verse 10

Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.

Be still with God.
Know His presence and His greatness.
Give Him your concerns.
Receive from Him.
Be still with God.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who work in the Scottish Parliament.
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read again from PSALM 46.10
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day

Be still with God.
Know His presence and His greatness.
Give Him your concerns.
Receive from Him.
Be still with God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 15th July, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 37 verses 1-7

Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
Do not fret…Trust…Delight…Wait…
There are some great teachings in each of these verses.
Which one will you hold onto at this time?

Then turn to pray to God in response….looking again at verse 7

O LORD our God,
Thank you for all these words
And all they teach me.
May we be a people
Who ever trust you above all others.
O teach us what this truly means
In our lives
In our community
In our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the City Council in our city at this time
O LORD, have mercy, give wisdom and hear our prayers we ask this day.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from PSALM 37
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God

LORD God, our God, God of perfect righteousness,
Hear the evening prayers of your people
For we are indeed in need of your guiding in our world
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

July Rhythm for Time-Out

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provided a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these times sadly it is not possible to open and run this space….at the moment. July would normally be our sabbatical month however from this rhythm.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are at home or work

You are invited to pause at some time during July and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

You are encouraged to visit the PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard which is open 8am-8pm during July and August and visit the prayer stations as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days.

Peace Pathway Poster 2020

You are invited 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 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through this week together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days of 2020….You may wish to visit the Kirk for Private Prayer when the building is open 2-4pm on a Sunday afternoon.