At this time in your Wednesday and in these changing times 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 live in the central belt affected by the restrictions
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : PROVERBS 18 verse 10
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words about the name of the LORD.
The name of the LORD is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
What do these words mean for you at this time?
Then pray in response to this God of ours – a strong fortress
As you give thanks – also name others in need known to you
O LORD our God,
These are our morning prayers
In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of God’s protection at this time
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verse again from PROVERBS 18
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response to this God
LORD God, strong God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your protecting hand this day
As we name others to you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
At this time in your Tuesday and in these changing times 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
For all who live in the Lothian areas affected by the travel restrictions
For NHS and Care Home staff in our city
For our country and our national leaders at this time
You are invited to pause and pray with others gathered in the Upper Room at this time of the day
Upper Room day – time out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 8 verse 1
Meditation : consider what is said here about the name of our God.
‘O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!’
What does this mean for you?
And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pray with praise for who God is
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Our LORD and God
Receive our sacrifice of praise
For who you are
And
For the majesty of your name
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read the verse again from PSALM 8
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to trust in you
And know the majesty of your name
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
