Daily Devotions for Monday 16th May, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 6 verses 17 and 18

Meditation : take time to consider these words and truths this morning.
Thanks be to God!
Set free!

What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?

Pray in response to what you have read

Thank you God for sending Jesus!
Thank you Jesus that you came!
Holy Spirit may you ever work in us
Setting us free
Making us more like Jesus
Giving us an attitude of gratitude!

Amen and Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the country of Somalia
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this country real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 6.17 and 18
Reflect on the truths behind the words here and then Pray in response

As this day closes
Thank you God for sending Jesus!
Thank you Jesus that you came!
Holy Spirit may you ever work in us
Setting us free
Making us more like Jesus
Giving us an attitude of gratitude!

Amen and Amen!

Evening Prayers with Others

As we step into a new week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS 6 verses 1 and 2 – as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS 4 verses 6-8 – as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Tuesday Time-Out Praying Walking

As a Church 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.

As we journey further into 2022, the Upper Room will be open this Tuesday 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – as a place to pause and pray in particular for the situation in Ukraine and our world at this time. We are joining with 24-7 Prayer across the nation and the world in this venture.

* To find a quiet space for yourself to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7pm – and John and those who gather will be glad to share these with you as we turn in prayer with others.

You are invited to visit the Word for Today as you walk the grounds around the Kirk building – the focus these days is on the Lord’s Prayer and there are helpful posters – starting at the Offering House.

You are also invited 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.

You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of war in Ukraine you may want to add your own prayer for our world at this time.

The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of ROMANS during 2022 – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day. 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 upcoming Thy Kingdom Come prayer venture.

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these days of May 2022.

Daily Devotions for Monday 2nd May, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 4 verses 6-8

Meditation : take the time to consider this passage today.
Faith in God.
Accepted by God.

How would you describe your faith in God at this time?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Pray in response – to our God , the God who accepts us

Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need – for yourself and others

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessings on the country of Afghanistan
O LORD, have mercy on this land we call out and pour rich blessings!

Evening
Reading : read the passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to this God in response

LORD God, the LORD Almighty, hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for the blessings of this day
As I call out to you for others
As I lay myself and this world before you
I believe, help my unbelief.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.