As we step into a new week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS 8 verse 15 – 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 day – 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
As a Church 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.
As we journey further into 2022, the Upper Room will be open this Tuesday 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – as a place to pause and pray in particular this week for the Kingdom of God to come on earth as it is in heaven. Ukraine and Yemen and many other parts of our world are indeed in need at this time.
You may therefore find the Upper Room a help…..
* To find a quiet space for yourself to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times
There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7.30pm – and those who gather will be glad to share these with you as we turn in prayer with others.
You are invited to visit the Word for Today as you walk the grounds around the Kirk building whatever day of the week you choose – the focus these days is on the theme of ‘Sinking in the Storm’ – the story of Jesus and Peter from Matthew 14 and there are helpful reflections and prayers – starting at the Offering House.
You are also invited 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 also 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 war in Ukraine 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 chapter 8. 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 closing days of May 2022.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : ROMANS 8 verse 15
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the chapter this morning.
God’s children.
Abba, Father.
What is God teaching/reminding you today from His written Word?
What does it mean for you in your daily living to have God as your Abba, Father?
Pray in response to what you have read
O Father God, our God
Hear our morning prayers we ask
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the board of Leprosy Mission France
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this work real good we ask – even today.
Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 8 verse 15
Reflect on the truths written here and then Pray in response
Thank you Father God for your help and forgiveness and love!
Hear our evening prayers we ask
As your children
In and through Christ Jesus we pray together, Amen.
On this Sunday…as we step into the new week….You are invited to pause at the close of your day…with God….with others…..and pray
for yourself
for another person
for a particular situation
for our world
giving thanks for the blessings of this day
Thy Kingdom Come
Thy will be done
In Jesus’ name
As a Church Family we were part of the global prayer venture – Thy Kingdom Come – when we were encouraged to pray for up to 5 friends, family, neighbours, colleagues to meet with Jesus.
We pray on.
We were also challenged to pray for evidence of God’s Kingdom on earth – as it is heaven – in our lives, in our church life and worship and work and in our community, our nation and our world. We pray on.
There are still copies of the helpful Prayer Journal and Novena available in the Kirk and in the Offering House – and don’t forget the Cheeky Pandas for those who are younger! The videos of helpful reflections – for young people as well – are available on the website www.thykingdomcome.global
We will be revisiting many of these here in the coming Sundays at Midday….do join us!
Our Prayer Ministry Team also provided a daily reflection over the 11 day period and you can revisit them on our YouTube channel…
Pointing Others to Jesus – with Audrey
Praise – led by Susan and Anne
Thanks – including popcorn prayers – from the Chittick family
Sorry – led by Trevor
Offer – to God’s service wherever we are – from Gabrielle
Pray for – with great ideas – from Claire
Help – in the kitchen with Barbara
Adore – led by Fidelis
Celebrate – Meg, her art and her great story
Silence – led by Alastair
Pentecost Sunday – thoughts from Lindsay
Communion Sunday at Liberton Kirk
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : ROMANS 8 verse 14
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.
Led by God’s Spirit.
What do these words mean for you in your daily living?
What is God teaching/reminding you this morning?
And then pray in response,
Naming others known to you at a distance from God at this time
Asking Him to bring them back
Holy Spirit of God
Fall afresh on me
Fall afresh on us
Fall afresh on those we name
In Jesus’ Name, Amen
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
O God of Pentecostal giving
Pour out you Holy Spirit
Afresh on us
Your children
O God of Romans 8
You have given us
So much
In Christ Jesus
O God of the future
Sustain us
Lead us
Bless us
In Jesus’ name
Amen!
Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 8 verse 14
Reflect on the truths written here and then Pray in response at the end of your day
O LORD, our Deliverer,
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To be led by your Holy Spirit
In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen.
