Daily Devotions for Friday 10th May, 2024 – God Loves!

Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture – God loves!

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN 3 verse 16
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
God loves us
God loves all in the world
God showed His love

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in your family, street, city, and world!

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our Church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this verse again from JOHN 3 verse 16
– in another version?
Reflect on the great truths here and pray in response to our Father God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
As we name others in our family and across the world before You this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 9th May, 2024 – Thy Kingdom Come!

Ascension Day – Thy Kingdom Come prayer venture starts

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

Reading : REVELATION chapter 21
Meditation : take time and consider this chapter this morning.
Thy Kingdom come!
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven!

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking….seeking…..
Praying your own words of trust and request to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who feel hopeless and helpless
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from REVELATION chapter 21
Reflect on the words and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of request and trust

O LORD, King of all kings
Hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
Thy Kingdom Come!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 8th May, 2024

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

Reading : PSALM 24

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words afresh this morning
The Great King!

What words stays with you?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Looking again at verses 3-6 as you turn to prayer

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the SEECOS Kirk Session
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 24
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, our God
King of kings, Lord of lords.
As this day ends
We bow before you
We return our thanks
We trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday Prayer with Others

On this first Tuesday in May – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with those gathered in the Upper Room today……

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the particular needs of our church family, the SEECOS church family, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 7th May, 2024

Upper Room day – time-out with God

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

Reading : ESTHER 9 verse 20 – ch.10 verse 3
Meditation : consider this passage as your day starts.
Xerxes. Esther. Mordecai.
Festival time!

What is God teaching/reminding you today?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Rejoicing in blessings given
Trusting 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 passage again from ESTHER 9 verse 20 – ch.10 verse 3
Reflect on these words…. And then pray to this God in response

O God of saving grace and mercy,
Hear our evening prayers,
For our city and our nation.
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen.

Tuesday Time-Out

As we journey through these early days of May 2024….

At Liberton Kirk 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 above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday and you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..to find a quiet place with space at this busy time of year…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with John and others at 8am… Midday and 7pm….. as we prayerfully prepare to step into the global prayer venture Thy Kingdom Come.

* A space for you to be still in your busy needy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope.
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

You are encouraged to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – where you can find more information and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name. Have you walked the Word for Today round the church building? It takes about 20-30 minutes and is focussed on words from Matthew 14 verses 22-33….

You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting!) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

The Daily Devotions have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. During May our focus is on the closing chapters of Esther and the theme of the Kingdom of God. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture will run 9-19 May. Will you still be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we continue to journey through 2024.