Tag: October

Daily Devotions for Sunday 16th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : ROMANS 15 verse 1

Meditation : take time and consider this verse this Sunday morning.
Strong. Weak. Burdens.
Not pleasing ourselves.
What do the words mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

And then pray in response – using the words as you turn to prayer
Come to Him with open arms
Naming others known to you carrying a burden at this time

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Evening
Reading : read these particular words again from ROMANS 15 verse 1
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”
Hear my cry for help, LORD!
My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender,
you have protected me in battle.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we name others carrying a burden
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 15th October, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 22 and 23

Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Eating. Doubts. Faith.
What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
What is your response?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

O God of mercy and amazing grace
Thank you for all you have given us
In Christ Jesus

O God of love and saving grace
Thank you for all you are doing in us
Through Christ Jesus

O God of help and wondrous grace
Equip us to serve you in this world
For Christ Jesus

For yours is due all the glory and honour
Praises and worship
Because of Christ Jesus

Amen and Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ROMANS 14 verses 22 and 23
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 14th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 20 and 21

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
The Right Thing to Do
What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in a hard place at this time

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Street Pastors in our city
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 14 verses 20 and 21
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Servant King

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 13th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 16-19

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
The Kingdom of God
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.
Thanking. Asking.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Bethany Christian Trust
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this work in our nation we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this words again from ROMANS 14 verses 16-19
Reflect on the verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust

O LORD our King, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
And your Kingdom ways
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 12th October, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : ROMANS 14 verses 14 and 15

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Unclean Food. Acting in Love.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Café staff and volunteers
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the words again from ROMANS 14 verses 14 and 15
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for our Church Family worldwide
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 11th October, 2022

Upper Room day – time-out with God

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : ROMANS 14 verse 13

Meditation : consider this verse as your day starts.
Judging one Another.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Is there someone you need to show forgiveness to?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Naming others before Him

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the words again from ROMANS 14 verse 13
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, our Servant King
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.