Daily Devotions for Thursday 27th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 13 verses 14-36
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The awful Horror.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Open Doors staff in Asia
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 13 verses 14-36
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
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
For today, tomorrow and the time ahead
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 26th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 12 verses 18-34
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Questions.
The most important Commandment.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Central African Republic
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 12 verses 18-34
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
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday Prayer with Others

On this last Tuesday in April – 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 SEECofS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Sudan, Ukraine, Turkey and Syria
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 25th April, 2023

Upper Room day and evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : MARK 11 verses 1-19
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
The Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem!
What words or images stay with you?
What is your response to this Jesus today?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call out to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

King of kings!
Lord of lords!
To you I bow down

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read MARK 11 verses 1-19 again – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.

King of kings!
Lord of lords!

I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Tuesday Tuesday

As we journey through these closing days of April 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 once again this Tuesday…..and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.15pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….

This is a quiet place…..a safe place for you and God to take time-out together

* A space for you to be still in a busy 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 are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am, 12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..or you can arrange to pray with the Prayer Team at some point suitable for you….

You are also invited to join with us as we meet for our monthly Gathering for Prayer in the Kirk – 7.30-8.30pm – when we will take time to give thanks….wait with God….pray for others in our Church Family and beyond….and for each other around the Cross and at the Prayer Tree.

You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of the words laid out at the various stations from PSALM 139……or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – 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.

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 April our focus continues on the theme of Telling Others the Good News from Mark’s Gospel . 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 you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture runs 18-28 May. Will you be praying for 5??

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these days in the month of April 2023.

Daily Devotions for Monday 24th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 10 verses 32-52
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this particular Monday morning.
Jesus speaks about His Death.
James and John have a request.
Blind Bartimaeus

What words stay with you?
What is your response to all that happens here?

Then Pray with honest and humble words – making your request known

In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Pakistan
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MARK 10 verses 32-52
Reflect on what you read and then pray to this God in response

And so to you, O God, we bring our evening words of prayer
In Jesus’ name, Amen!