Celtic Devotions 27th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : Romans 12 verses 13-16
Meditation : consider all that these verses say to you about living in society with others

Pray in response, for those especially who live alone in your family or community
(Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and trust
Of confession and need
Of expectation for others to receive)
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday

Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of the day.
Thank you, O Lord…

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 161-168

Reflect on their meaning and then pray to God in response
Father God, hear my prayers.

 

Celtic Devotions 26th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from God
Reading : Ephesians 4 verses 29-32
Meditation :  take time and consider how relationship conflicts and breakdowns can and
do happen and what these verses teach us from God Himself

and then Pray to this God, our God, for those in need of His compassionate touch
O LORD God,
Our God of grace and compassion,
Who hears our cry for mercy.
Thank you for what we read.
We call out to You for our nation, our city, our families, our own lives –
Flood each one with Your loving kindnesses –
Today, tomorrow and forever!
We ask all this, according to Your amazing grace and mercy, Amen.

Midday

Pray for your Big Issue
O LORD, our God, hear our cry!

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verse 156

Reflect on these great words and then Pray to this God in response
O LORD, hear our prayers we ask.

Celtic Devotions 25th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : Luke 4 verses 18 and 19
Meditation : consider the needs of those mentioned here… why Jesus came
….and to do what?!

and Pray in response to Him for those in need to have lives changed by Him
O God,
Hear our prayers for others.
Bless each one we humbly ask…and change lives
Even in our nation..our city..our neighbourhood..our family
Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday

Pray for a wave of God’s moving by His Spirit in your church
LORD, bless Your Church real good we ask!

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 153- 160

Reflect…. and then Pray to this God!
LORD God, our God, hear our prayers.

Celtic Devotions 24th February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading :   John 11 verses 32-36
Meditation : consider the grief and sorrow expressed here….

Pray for those walking this dark valley at this time,
that they may know God’s Presence, comfort, peace and strength
O God
Hear our prayers
And bless all those in a dark valley at this time.
May they truly know You are with them.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday

Pray God’s blessing on the various housegroups in our churches across the land
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

 

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 145-152

Reflect on the words you have just read and pray in response
Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers.

Celtic Devotions 23rd February ’16

Morning

Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : Luke 16 verses 19-25
Meditation :   consider how God cares for the poor…..

and then Pray in response,
noticing the church in Revelation 3 verses 14-22 and what is said to them….
(Pray your own words to the LORD God
In worship and confession,
In need and trust
For yourself, for others.)
O LORD, receive our praise and hear our prayers.
Amen.

Midday

Pray for your friend no.3 on the list in your Catching the Wave booklet
Lord, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening

Reading : Psalm 119 verses 137-144

Reflect on this verse at the end of your day…which promises do you hold onto?
and Pray in response to the LORD our faithful God
LORD, hear our evening prayers

Tuesday is Upper Room day

Could this be a good place to visit during Lent?

Each Tuesday the hall above the Kirkgate Café becomes the Upper Room…..a place with space….comfy sofa, chairs, music, journals, readings…….time out with God…….from 7.30am to 7.30pm. You are very welcome to come and make use of this time and space as and when you want.

At 7.30-8.00am, 12.00-12.30pm and 7.00-7.30pm there are times to share with others in prayer and comment at the Daily Offices.  (Prayer for Lent – with believers from across the city – follows at 7.30pm on the 23rd)

The Café downstairs is open from 9.30am-2.00pm Monday – Thursday…..and 5.30-8.30pm on a Tuesday and 6-9pm on a Wednesday evening…..great menu…great prices…..and of course friendly staff!!