Tag: Midday

Daily Devotions for 4th July, 2019

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 55

Meditation : take time and carefully consider these words.
An invitation to the thirsty.
How would you describe God’s relationship with His people here?
What is God saying to you today?

Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts

(Pray your own words this morning to the LORD God
The God above of invitation and forgiveness)

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the leaders and government of Afghanistan
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from Isaiah 55
Reflect on the words written here – and what God is saying to you this evening.
Pray in response to this God who makes this great invitation!
O LORD above, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You.
And bless all those we name before you.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for 3rd July, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 53

Meditation : consider these particular words and events this morning.
The suffering servant King.
What words and images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today as your day starts?

And then pray in response – to this giving God of ours

O LORD our God,
We pause
And consider
All that Jesus endured
We are humbled
We are grateful
In Jesus’ name,
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Church in Afghanistan
LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these set verses again from Isaiah 53
Humbly reflect on what you read and then pray in response – with gratitude
LORD God, Father God, hear our many different prayers
As we return our thanks to you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 2nd July, 2019

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 48

Meditation : consider all that is said here… at the start of your day.
Stubborn Israel.
What words stay with you? What is God saying to you from His Word?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Although there is no Upper Room, you are invited to take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from Isaiah 48
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 1st July, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 42

Meditation : take time to consider this chapter today.
The Servant of the LORD.
A song of Praise to the LORD.
Israel’s sin.
What is God saying to you today?

Then take time to pause and Pray in response
What is in your song of praise this morning?

LORD God,
Thank you for sending Jesus
As we offer our sacrifice of praise to you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the land and people of Afghanistan
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from Isaiah 42
Reflect on its meaning for you and pray in response…to the God who saves and forgives
O Living and Loving God, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.