Upper Room Tuesday – the Queen

As we journey through this significant time……

At Liberton Kirk we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place for you to be.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday….and there will be space for a focus at the Prayer Tree on the passing of the Queen and the passing of the Crown to King Charles……you are therefore invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.30pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….

This is a quiet place…..a place for you and God to take time-out together

* A space for you to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God at this significant time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am….12 noon and 7pm….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..

You are also invited to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-8pm – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk.

You are also encouraged to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

You are reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of need in Pakistan, Ukraine and elsewhere you may want to add your own prayer for our world at this time.

The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of ROMANS during 2022 – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…….and you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the recent 11 days

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these particular days of September 2022.

This Sunday Morning – Prayer Tree

As we mourn the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II….you may want to express your thoughts and thanksgiving and prayers at the Prayer Tree in the Kirk.

You are invited to add your prayer to our God, LORD God, Father God…..for our nation, for members of the Royal Family

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into this weekend – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 10 verses 18-21– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as this day closes

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this Friday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our nation at this significant time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways – as the Crown passes

Daily Devotions for 9th September 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 10 verses 18-21

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning
Did Israel not Understand?
What is God saying to you today from His written Word?

Then take time to Pray for our nation at this time

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on women persecuted in Morocco
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and give help we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ROMANS 10 verses 18-21
Reflect on the way God is at work in our world
and pray in response to Him

LORD God, the God of help and protection,
Our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who you are
And your help even this day
As we bring our nation and our world to you at the end of this day.
Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS chapter 10 verses 14-17– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this Thursday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Thursday 8th September, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 10 verses 14-17

Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
Hearing the Good News.
Preaching the Good News.
Accepting the Good News.

Which words stay with you?
What is God asking of you today?

And then pray in response as your day starts
Naming others you have spoken with about Jesus recently

Pray your own words to the LORD God

O LORD our God
Hear our many prayers
In Jesus’ name
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Senior Citizens Club
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out blessing we ask

Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from ROMANS 10 verses 14-17
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours for others

O LORD God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank You for Your help in our lives.
O have mercy we ask
On others
On our Church
On our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.