Pause to Pray

On this particular day in July…as the nation journeys forward with new guidelines and the world wrestles with new cases and vaccine supplies.. you are invited to pause and continue to pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus – in our community, in our nation and in our world

For family and friends and neighbours

For the speedy supply of vaccines across the world

For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation

For all our country and national leaders at this time of decision making

O LORD our God
Hear our cry
And have mercy
Show grace
We ask
In Jesus’ name
Amen

Daily Devotions for Monday 19th July, 2021

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

Reading : PSALM 54

Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Bible today.
A Prayer for Protection.
What does this mean for you in your life?

Pray in response to what you have read
For yourself and for another in need of God’s protection at this time

In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Indonesian Bible Society
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask – even today.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from PSALM 54
Reflect on the words here and then Pray in response

I will gladly offer you a sacrifice, O LORD;
I will give you thanks because you are good.
You have rescued me from all my troubles,
And I have seen my enemies defeated.

In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen!

A Call to Evening Prayers with Others

As your Monday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 30

You are invited to pray with….A C T S

A doration in praise and worship for who God is

C onfession for the sins of this day

T hanksgiving for the good gifts God has given today – to you and to others!

S upplication – asking for His help – for a certain situation or person

Daily Devotions for Monday 12th July, 2021

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

Reading : PSALM 30

Meditation : take the time to consider this passage today.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving.
What is God saying to you this morning about Himself?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Pray in response – to our God , the God who gives blessings!

So I will not be silent;
I will sing praise to you.
LORD, you are my God,
I will give you thanks for ever.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessings on the Scottish Bible Society Board members
O LORD, have mercy on all 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 God in response with thanksgiving!

LORD God, hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for…and…and…
In Jesus’ name. Amen!

A Call to Evening Prayer with Others

As your first Monday in July closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 13

You are encouraged to

P ause in God’s presence

R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given

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for His help – for yourself and for another

Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!

Daily Devotions for Monday July 5th, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : PSALM 13

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
A Prayer for Help.
What words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about Himself?

Then take time to Pray in response
For His help – even today
For others in need

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Bibles for Alpha at work in Burundi
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give grace we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 13
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this God

O Living and True God, our heavenly Father, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
O pour out a blessing on those we name before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.