Tag: prayer

Daily Devotions for 9th October, 2018

Upper Room day

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : ACTS 2 verses 36-47

Meditation : consider these verses this morning…as you wait before God at the start of the day.
What words stay with you?
What is God teaching you today?

And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
I have read these words
And now I pray for you to work them out
as a living reality in my life – in my church
even today.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from Acts 2
Reflect prayerfully on these written words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our God,
For your Good News in Christ
And the Church worldwide
Thank you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 8th October, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : LUKE 22 verses 1-23

Meditation : take time to carefully consider this passage as your day starts.
What is God saying to you today?
What is your response to Him?

Pray in response – to our God, the God who sent Jesus

LORD God,
Have mercy on us we ask.
Give grace and forgiveness we call out.
And hear our morning prayers
That you might instruct and teach us
Even today
As we remember why Jesus came to earth
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the people and nation of India
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and show mercy we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from Luke 22
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this Jesus
O Jesus, Saviour and Lord,
Thank you
Thank you
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 7th October, 2018

Why Communion?

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday

Reading : DEUTERONOMY 16 verses 1-8

Meditation : take time to consider these words as your Sunday starts.
Which words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from his Word on this Communion Sunday at LK?

Pray in response to what you have read and considered

O LORD God,
God of grace and faithfulness
Have mercy we ask
For in Christ alone we stand.
In Jesus’ name we ask to know your blessing
As we pause and remember.
Amen.

Midday
Pray a blessing on those preaching in our land today
O LORD God, hear and answer our prayers.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening
Reading : read the passage again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to our God …
Celtic Prayer
Be thou my vision, O Lord.
Be thou my soul’s shelter
O Lord of my heart

Through this night
In Jesus’ name
Amen.

ThyKingdomCome #celebrate

Thy Kingdom Come was a prayer venture earlier this year in our land and across our world.

We have been pausing each Saturday morning at 8am to revisit the 11 themes raised by the leaders.

Today we are encouraged to bring to God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – our prayers and praise of celebration

Take the time now – or when you have the opportunity – to spend with God
giving Him your praise and prayers of celebration for who He is….and for His good gifts this past week!

Daily Devotions for Saturday 6th October, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.
Reading : ROMANS chapter 5

Meditation : take time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

Pray in response to Him…our God of grace and righteousness

Oh God,
Our God,
Thank you for what we read
And all you promise here.
Hear our prayers
And work in us this afresh we ask
In Jesus’ name – Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those seeking peace in mind and spirit at this time
O LORD God, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again
Reflect prayerfully on the words….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others who feel lost or in need of being changed from the inside out
Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 5th October, 2018

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God
Reading : JOHN 3 verses 1-21

Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
What are you encouraged or challenged by?
What is your response to verse 16 today?

Take time out with God in Prayer in response – as the Spirit leads you
Giving thanks for the Father’s love
And Jesus
And those known to you at this time

Oh Father God,
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of UCB radio in our land and world
O LORD God, have mercy on this work and continue to pour out blessings.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from John 3
Reflect ….and then pray…..for others in our world known to you
O Lord, hear our various prayers at this evening hour
In Jesus’ name, Amen.