Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 19-23
Meditation : take the time to consider these particular words this Saturday morning.
Jesus appears to His disciples!

As you imagine the scene….what do you see?
What is your response?

And then take time to Pray in response to this Jesus
Looking again at verses 21 and 22

O Lord Jesus
Risen Lord!
I believe
We believe
I receive
We receive
Send us out!
Amen.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own Midday Prayer

Prayer for November (look at John 16 v 33 & 17 vs 9-11)

O Lord you have said that we would have troubles in this world,
but, You have overcome the world.
Keep us, therefore, in your grace as you have promised.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 20 verses 19-23
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
Looking again at Jesus’ words in verses 21 and 22

O Lord Jesus
Risen Lord!
I believe
I receive
Send me out
Amen.

Daily devotions for Friday 17th November, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 10-18
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene

What images or words stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Naming others in your prayer list to meet with this Jesus

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those on our church Prayer List
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 20 verses 10-18
– in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to our Healing God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe
Help our unbelief
As we name others before You this evening
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 16th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 20 verses 1-9
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter again this morning.
The empty tomb.

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and worship to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on pastors and preachers in our nation
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 20 verses 1-9
Reflect on the words and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and worship
looking again at verse 8

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
We believe!
Help our unbelief!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.