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Daily Devotions for Tuesday 3rd September, 2019

Upper Room day – time out with God

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

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 3 vs 13-17

Meditation : consider all that happens here… at the start of your day.
Why was Jesus baptized?
What words stay with you? What is God saying to you from His Word?

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 – even today
as I thank you that you are with me
on my journey through life.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read these few verses again from Matthew 3
Reflect prayerfully on these words and images…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great God,
For all of today
I thank You,
Even for those things that have caused me fear and concern.
Help me to rest in Your unfailing love and on Your faithful Word
As I wait for tomorrow.
As I look around at this world
In these days.
Have mercy O Lord!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for 2nd September, 2019

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 1

Meditation : take time to consider these words about the birth of Jesus.
Work your way through those names!
Consider how God planned this special birth.
What is God saying to you today from His written Word?

Then take time to Pray in response to what you have read
And for a family known to you at this time

LORD God,
Thank you
Thank you
For sending Jesus.
Have mercy on us and our family we ask.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on parents with new babies in our community
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and have mercy we ask.
In Jesus’ name..Amen.

Evening
Reading : read these opening verses again from Matthew
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to the God who plans
O Living and True God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all those in our family circle
Today and yesteryear.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 1st September, 2019

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

Reading : PSALM 103

Meditation : take time to consider these lovely words this morning.
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Look again at verses 20-22 this morning as you turn to God in prayer and praise.
and include your own prayer of thanksgiving.

Take time to Pray and Praise to this God.

In Jesus’ name
Today this is my sacrifice of praise
Amen.

Midday
Pray for a church near your home to know Sunday blessings
O LORD God, hear and answer our prayers we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Evening
Reading : read Psalm 103 again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to the LORD …our God
Including for others known to you
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 before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.