Celtic Devotions 22nd August

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Morning
Reading :  Psalm 110
Meditation :  consider how God is described here – and that Jesus is King of kings
Pray in response to see Him so – even today
(Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise
Of trust
Of expectation)
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray for the church to know Sunday blessings tomorrow as we gather together

Evening
Reading :  Psalm 110 v 5
Reflect on these words and pray in response to Jesus the King

Celtic Devotions 21st August

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Morning
Reading :  2 Samuel 12 vs 15-31
Meditation :  consider all that happens here – the baby, David’s worship, Joab, the victory won
Pray in response
LORD God,
Thank you that You are involved in my life.
Show me Your ways even this day
And help me to worship You
Whatever happens.
In Jesus’ name I ask.
Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing of God’s grace on those serve us in leading worship at Liberton Kirk

Evening
Reading :  2 Samuel 12 v 20
Reflect on how you worship God at home and
Pray in response

Celtic Devotions 20th August

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Morning
Reading :  2 Samuel 12 vs 11-14
Meditation : consider David’s confession – and then pray
your morning words of confession to our God of mercy and forgiveness
LORD God,
God of Nathan and of David,
Our God,
Hear our morning prayers
And have mercy we ask
In Jesus’ name –  Amen.

Midday
Make the Lord’s Prayer your Thursday midday prayer.

Evening
Reading :  2 Samuel 12 v 13
Reflect… on Nathan’s reply to David’s confession and Pray in response

Celtic Devotions 19th August

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Morning
Reading :   2 Samuel 12 vs 1-10
Meditation :   consider all that happens here, what is said, who confronts who
– what verse or person are you drawn to? why is that do you think?
Pray in response to what you have meditated on
Faithful and loving and holy God
Thank you for these verses.
Help me understand You more
And hear what You are saying to me – even this morning – even through another.
Amen.

Midday
Say nothing – take time to listen for God to speak with you
even for a few moments in the middle of the day.

Evening
Reading :  2 Samuel 12 v 7
Reflect on Nathan’s words to David
and Pray in response – thanking God for those who help us in our Christian journey

Celtic Devotions 18th August

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Morning
Reading :  John 6 vs 60-71
Meditation :  consider Jesus’ words about the Spirit and the life He gives –
Pray to stick with Jesus
Lord Jesus
Teach me,
Help me
To stick with You
By the power of the Holy Spirit
and show me more of this Life You speak about.
Even today – I ask in Your name.
Amen.

Midday
Pray for those who serve on the Care Van with the homeless in our city

Evening
Reading :  John 6 v 68
Reflect on Peter’s words and then Pray in response

Celtic Devotions 17th August

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Morning
Reading :  John 6 vs 41-59
Meditation :   consider why the Jews grumbled and what Jesus said –  and then
Pray not to be a grumbler!
Lord Jesus
I read these words,
I need to trust You more,
I am sorry when I grumble when You ask me to do something
Or when something doesn’t go my way.
Help me I so pray,
This new day,
 Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on someone outside of the church family you know.

Evening
Reading :  John 6 v 43
Reflect on your day and pray in response to God