You are invited to pause and pray with others at this time of the day
You may wish to revisit Psalm 95
You are encouraged to revisit the Daily Devotions for the midday prayer focus
You may wish to take time-out with God
You are encouraged to pray for Church and Country in these days
Upper Room day – time out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 95
Meditation : consider all that is said here… at the start of your day.
The LORD is a Great King.
Which words stay with you?
What is God saying to you from His Word about Himself?
And then Pray these words as your own this morning
Come, let us sing to the LORD!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come to him with thanksgiving.
Let us sing psalms of praise to him.
For the LORD is a great God,
a great King above all gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the mightiest mountains.
The sea belongs to him, for he made it.
His hands formed the dry land, too.
Come, let us worship and bow down.
Let us kneel before the LORD our maker,
for he is our God.
We are the people he watches over,
the flock under his care.
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 the verses again from PSALM 95
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, our great King,
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.
For I believe and trust in You
My King and my God.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the LORD God, the Eternal One
Reading : PSALM 93
Meditation : take time to consider these words this morning.
The LORD is King!
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today about Himself?
Then take time to Pray in response
As you bow in the Presence of the LORD our King
LORD God,
As we bow before You
As we bring our sacrifice of praise
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
On earth
As it is in heaven
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who live near the Kirk
O LORD, hear our prayers at this time of day and give saving grace we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 93
Reflect on their meaning for you and pray in response…to this God of ours
O Living and True God, our King, hear our evening prayers
And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sinned against us even today.
O pour out a blessing on those we name before you
And in our lives may others see evidence of Your Kingdom life and grace
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Come, let us worship and bow down.
Let us kneel before the Lord our maker,
for he is our God.
We are the people he watches over,
the flock under his care.
Psalm 95 verses 6 and 7
Communion Sunday at LK
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit, on this Sunday
Reading : PSALM 119 verse 104
Meditation : take time to consider this part of the Psalm.
What is God saying to you today from his Word?
What are you encouraged and challenged by in this one verse?
Pray in response to what you have read and considered
Pray for the Communion Service to evidence God at work
In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in Him
Amen.
Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own Midday Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen
Evening
Reading : read Psalm 119.104 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 Sunday.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.
Reading : PSALM 119 verse 103
Meditation : take time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What is God saying to you today from His Word?
What is your response to Him?
Pray in response to the God of Psalm 119
O LORD
Our God
Mighty and Holy One,
Receive our praise
Hear our prayers
And keep us on the right path we ask
As you walk with us through this day
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer
O Great King of kings
Your kingdom come
We say
Your will be done
In our lives
In your Church
On the General Assembly today
In this world
As it is in heaven
For yours is the eternal kingdom
All the power and heavenly glory
Now and forever
Amen!
Evening
Reading : read this verse from Psalm 119 again
Reflect prayerfully on the words….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others in need known to you at this time
Spirit of the Living God, hear our evening prayers at the end of this day
And be with those we name before you
As we journey into Communion Sunday together
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.