Following on from John’s sermon on Sunday morning
You are encouraged to take time out
With God
On this particular Tuesday
You are invited to pause and pray with Him
You are encouraged to visit the UPPER ROOM
A place with space
to wait
ask…seek…listen…
and sofas
and cushions
and more
The room is open 7.30am-7.15pm
And there are opportunities to pause and pray with others
7.30-8am
12noon-12.30pm
2.45-3.45pm
7-7.15pm
As we step into this particular week…thank you Church of England for this Prayer..
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : LUKE 2 verses 1-7
Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today?
Then take time to Pray in response
And for a family known to you at this time
LORD God,
Have mercy on us and our families we ask.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the persecuted Church in India
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from LUKE 2
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to Father God
O Living and True God, our heavenly Father, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
Oh pour out a blessing on those we name before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this Sunday evening in Advent you are invited to pause and pray…
You may wish to revisit the Daily Devotions for today…as you look back on your day
Second Sunday of Advent
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday
Reading : ISAIAH 9 verse 6
‘Wonderful Counsellor’
Meditation : take time to consider these particular two words this morning.
What do they mean for you at this time?
Pray in response to what you have read and considered
In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in Him
Amen.
Midday
Pray for a church near your home to know Sunday blessings
O LORD God, hear and answer our prayers.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Evening
Reading : read these 2 set words again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this God …our God
Including for others known to you in need at this time
O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this day.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this Saturday evening in Advent you are invited to pause and pray…
You may wish to revisit the Daily Devotions for today…as you journey into Sunday
