Daily Devotions for Friday 13th October, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 12-36
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Jesus enters Jerusalem.
Jesus predicts His death.

What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks
Naming others in a place of suffering at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the wider SEECOS Church Family
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 12-36 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this Jesus

O Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 12th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.

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

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust in response to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Liz Crocker, Deacon at Moredun Tron
Father God…hear our prayers and bless her we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Receive our sacrifice of praise
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
Keep us close to Yourself as we journey into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 11th October, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 45-57
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The plot to kill Jesus.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those in hard places

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Janet McKenzie, OLM at Moredun Tron
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless her real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 11 verses 45-57
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Have mercy on those in hard places
Give blessings we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday Prayer with Others

On this Tuesday in October – 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 needs of our church family, the SEECoS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Israel, Gaza, Afghanistan, Ukraine and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 10th October, 2023

Time-out with God – Upper Room day

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

Reading : JOHN 11 verses 38-44
Meditation : consider these words of Jesus as your day starts.
Jesus raises Lazarus!

What do these words mean for you in your life at this time?
What is God teaching/reminding you from His Word?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
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 JOHN 11 verses 38-44
Reflect on all that happened…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Son of Man,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day and rest in You
As we trust you for tomorrow and Kingdom come
The power and the glory!
Amen and Amen.

October Tuesday Healing

As we journey onwards into this week of October 2023….

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…..7.30am-7.00pm……with opportunities to pray with John and others at 8am…Midday…7pm.

* A space for you to be still in a 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

There is Prayer for Healing – physical, emotional, mental or spiritual – available in the McDonald Room this Tuesday – 11-12 and 6.30-7.30pm. Members of our Prayer Ministry Team will be available for you at these times – or they can make arrangements to come to you.

You are also invited 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 yet?

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 October our focus continues on the words and events from THE GOSPEL OF JOHN as we continue on the theme of Telling Others the Good News . 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 ran 18-28 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 journey further into October 2023.