Tag: persecuted

Daily Devotions for Thursday 19th January, 2023

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

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

Reading : read MATTHEW chapter 5 verses 11 and 12 again– in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Insulted. Persecuted.
Reward in Heaven.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to pray in response to this faithful and merciful God

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God
Naming others in a hard place before you
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Judy Weston and our Finance Team
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask

Evening
Reading : read MATTHEW chapter 5 verses 11 and 12 again

Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our God

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 18th January, 2023

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity starts

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 5 verse 10

Meditation : take time to consider what these words teach us.
Those who are persecuted.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Who are you praying for in a place of persecution?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who helps.
Praying for people suffering injustice in our world
Praying for those who are persecuted for being believers in Jesus

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

O LORD our God
Hear our cry for others
Give help and strength
Grace and mercy
Comfort and peace
In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Chris and Margaret Brandie and their family
O LORD God, give blessing and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read MATTHEW chapter 5 verse 10 again– in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and name others before You.
Give strength and comfort
Peace and wisdom
In Jesus’ name, Amen.