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Call to Midday Prayer

How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
I long, yes, I faint with longing
to enter the courts of the Lord.
With my whole being, body and soul,
I will shout joyfully to the living God.
Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow builds her nest and raises her young
at a place near your altar,
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King and my God!
What joy for those who can live in your house,
always singing your praises.

Together we say Amen.

Words from this morning’s Daily Devotions – Psalm 84

Time Out Rhythm

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provided a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. However in these times sadly it is not possible to open and run this space….at the moment! July would normally be our sabbatical month however from this rhythm.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are at home or work

You are invited to pause at some time during this closing week of July and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

You are encouraged to visit the PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard which is open 8am-8pm during July and August and visit the prayer stations as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days.

Peace Pathway Poster 2020

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through this week together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days of 2020…For this reason this month’s GATHERING FOR PRAYER on Tuesday evening via Zoom will include a time for us to be still…listen to God….and respond.

You may wish to visit the Kirk for PRIVATE PRAYER when the building is open 2-4pm on a Sunday afternoon.

Call to Midday Prayer

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!
I look to you for protection.
I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings
until the danger passes by.
I cry out to God Most High,[b]
to God who will fulfil his purpose for me.

Words from this morning’s Daily Devotions – Psalm 57.1-3

Daily Devotions for Monday 13th July, 2020

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

Reading : PSALM 27 verses 4 and 5

Meditation : take the time to consider these 2 verses this morning.
Dwelling in the house of the LORD.
What do these words mean for you in your daily living?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Pray in response – to our God , the God of these truths

(Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need)

O LORD our God,
God of amazing grace
Hear our prayers this day
As we pause in your presence
As we step into this new day
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessings on those who work near the Kirk
O LORD, have mercy on all we call out and pour rich blessings!

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 27 prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to our God in response

Father God, hear my prayer this evening.
As I pause in your presence
And receive your peace this evening
As I humbly name others before you.
As I lay myself and this world before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.