As a Church we were part of the global prayer venture last year in the 11 day run up to Pentecost – Thy Kingdom Come.
This prayer continues around the world throughout the year!
Each Sunday at Midday we are re-visiting one of the daily themes….and this time we revisit the Youth videos and the theme of JESUSas we watch and listen on this Sunday in January 2023….
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 16-24
Meditation : take time and consider this passage this Sunday morning.
Fasting.
Treasures in Heaven.
What is God teaching/reminding you about His Kingdom ways?
What words stay with you?
And then pray in response
O God of greatness
We bow before you
We believe in you
We trust in you
Teach us your Kingdom ways even today
We offer you our songs of praise
This new day
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 verses again from MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 16-24
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God
O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
For we believe and trust in you
As we pilgrimage on into a new week
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As we step into Sunday….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 5-15– as we start to consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Saturday – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 5-15
Meditation : take the time to consider these words from Jesus this Saturday morning.
When you Pray.
The Lord’s Prayer.
Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Prayer today?
And then take time to Pray in response to this God, our God
Make these words your own
Amen we pray together this new day
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
Dear Jesus, to each other we have given our gifts of love
When we celebrated your birth.
But the wise men brought gifts
Showing Your Kingship,
The bitterness of life,
And the embalming in death.
Help us to remember that You came Purposefully
To exchange Your Life for ours.
Amen
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 5-15
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
This is our God, Father God
Sing hymns of praise to the LORD;
play music on the harp to our God.
He spreads clouds over the sky;
he provides rain for the earth
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives animals their food
and feeds the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in strong horses,
nor his delight in brave soldiers;
but he takes pleasure in those who honour him,
in those who trust in his constant love
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As we step into the weekend….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 1-4– as we start to consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Friday – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 1-4
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here by Jesus
Give to the needy…but…
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
And then Pray with your own words to this God of ours in response
Amen – we pray together.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Calum, our church organist
Father God, hear our prayers and bless him real good we ask
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW chapter 6 verses 1-4
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the LORD our God
Praise the LORD!
Praise the LORD, my soul
I will praise him as long as I live;
I will sing to my God all my life.
In Jesus’ name, Amen
