On this first Tuesday in December – you are invited to pause and pray where you are with the growing number who will gather 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, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 96
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
The Supreme King – the LORD.
Glorious is His Name!
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Trusting in Him as you step into this new 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 PSALM 96
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. And then pray to this God in response
O God of greatness and majesty!
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.
As we step into this first week in December 2024….and reflect on God’s walk with us…in this season of Advent
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 once more – 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 others at 8am… Midday and 7pm….
* 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 invited to visit the Kirk building this Saturday afternoon when it will be open 1-3pm….a place with space to be quiet.
You are also 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 prayerfully around the Kirk building following the Word for Today from Luke chapter 18 helpful words for this month? As you do…pray for the building, inside and outside… The COVID-19 memorial is now in place, beside the Cairn, and you may want to visit and pause there.
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 December our focus will be on the Advent theme – come Lord Jesus!. 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 Sunday reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 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 December 2024.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : PSALM 24
Meditation : take time to consider this powerful passage this morning
The Great King!
Which part of the psalm stays with you?
What is your response to these words?
Pray in response to what you have read
And let the King in!
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your family and friends
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all we ask – even today.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 24
Reflect on all that is said here and then Pray in response to this God, our God
LORD God, Holy, Holy, Holy we call out.
King of kings. Lord of lords.
Hear our Monday evening prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
As we continue to move onward from Thy Kingdom Come 2024 ……so we keep praying!!
Each Sunday at Midday we are re-visiting the daily themes – including the Cheeky Pandas and Youth Videos for the younger members of our Church Family!
Here was the global video for Day 9 2024 for us to consider afresh…..God encourages and challenges us
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : PSALM 2
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.
God’s Chosen King
What is your response today to these words about the LORD’s choice?
And then pray in response to Him, our God
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
Jesus
Name above all names
We bow before You
Jesus
Word of Life
Come to us
Jesus
Son of God
Live with us
Jesus
Saviour and Lord
Save us
Amen and Amen!
Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 2
Reflect on the psalm and then Pray in response at the end of your day
O LORD, our Great God
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak of this Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.