On this last Wednesday in November…as the nation and the world still wrestles with new cases and vaccine supplies…and other points of crisis and concern… 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 – and for parts of the world in turmoil at this time
For family and friends and neighbours
For those facing lockdown and other restrictions in our world once again
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and world leaders at this time
Morning Reading : ROMANS 8 verses 18-39 Meditation : As we pause with God we take time to consider these spiritual truths God has given us here Then take the time to Pray to this God, the Holy Spirit Pause with Him In Jesus’ Name Midday Evening Pause with Him as your day closes In Jesus’ Name As your Tuesday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as we journey through the week You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from JOHN 14 verses 15-31 You are encouraged to follow the pattern of P-R-A-Y which we have found to be a blessing from Lectio365/24-7 Prayer P ause in God’s presence – acknowledge He is with you where you are R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes! Upper Room day Reading : JOHN 14 verses 15-31 Meditation : As we pause with God the Holy Spirit this morning… And we as we turn to Pray..we ask… Spirit of the Living God Break me Mould me Use me Spirit of the Living God In Jesus’ name, Midday Evening Spirit of the Living God Break me Mould me Use me Spirit of the Living God In Jesus’ name, As your Monday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as the new week has begun You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from JOHN 4 verses 1-42 You are encouraged to follow the pattern of P-R-A-Y which we have found to be a blessing from Lectio365/24-7 Prayer P ause in God’s presence – acknowledge He is with you where you are R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes! 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, and COVID-19 guidelines are carefully followed. As we approach the season of Advent, the Upper Room will be open this Tuesday 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – for the first time? * To find space to be still in a busy world There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7pm – and those who gather will be glad to share these with you. You are also invited to take a meaningful walk to the Kirk building…….starting at the Offering House….which is open for you to visit….and has an interesting exhibition inside about our Prayer life! 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 new coronavirus cases 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 asking with God’s written Word in November – and you may want to pause to pray 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.
Daily Devotions for Wednesday 24th November, 2021
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Which words stay with you?
Rejoice He is with you
Ask Him
Yield to keep in step with Him today
Amen
Pray God’s blessing on Open Doors at work in Iran
O LORD God, have mercy on this work and hear our prayers this day.
Reading : read these verses again from ROMANS 8
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God we believe and trust in
Rejoice He was with you today
Ask Him for another
Yield to keep in step with Him tomorrow
AmenA Call to Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others
A sk for His help – for yourself and for a situation/person known to you at this time
Daily Devotions for Tuesday 23rd November, 2021
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
We consider these verses and all that Jesus is saying
Who is the Holy Spirit to you?
Fall afresh on me
Melt me
Fill me
Even today
Fall afresh on me
Amen.
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.
Reading : read the passage again from JOHN 14
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to this God we believe and trust in
Fall afresh on me
Melt me
Fill me
Even today
Fall afresh on me
Amen.A Call to Evening Prayer with Others
A sk for His help – for yourself and for a situation/person known to you at this timeTuesday Time Out
** To pause and pray with God – for yourself and for others at this significant time of the year
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these slower days and moments
You are 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.
And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…
