On this particular Monday….as the nation journeys forward in this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and 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
For family and friends and neighbours
For all who are struggling with family matters at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : ROMANS 8 verses 18-27
Meditation : take the time to consider this passage today.
‘The Spirit comes to help us.’
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning about Prayer?
Pray in response – to our God , the God who helps 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 OPEN DOORS at work in Libya at this time
O LORD, have mercy on all we call out and pour rich blessings in that land
Evening
Reading : read the set passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response
Looking at verses 26 and 27 again as you turn to pray
LORD God, the LORD Almighty, hear my prayer this evening.
As I look forward and upward
As I seek your Spirit to help me
As I step into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
On this particular Monday….as the nation journeys forward in this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and 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
For family and friends and neighbours
For all who are struggling with money issues at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
On this Easter Monday
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : ACTS 2 verses 42-47
Meditation : take time to consider these events as your day starts.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about His Church?
Then take time to Pray in response
LORD God,
Thank you
That all over the world Your Church is growing!
Thank you
That you haven’t finished with us yet!
Shine Jesus shine!
Spirit blaze Spirit!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of OPEN DOORS in Afghanistan
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and show mercy we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from ACTS 2
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to our 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 Your Church in every corner of our world we call out!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
