Daily Devotions for Saturday 16th November, 2024

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

Reading : JOEL 2 verses 1-17
Meditation : take the time to consider these words and truths this Saturday morning.
Locusts
A warning
Repent!

Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching you today?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Honestly
Humbly

He heals the broken-hearted
and bandages their wounds.
He has decided the number of the stars
and calls each one by name.
Great and mighty is our Lord;
his wisdom cannot be measured.
He raises the humble,
but crushes the wicked to the ground.

Amen we pray together this new day

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 the verses again from JOEL 2 verses 1-17
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

He spreads clouds over the sky;
he provides rain for the earth
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives animals their food
and feeds the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in strong horses,
nor his delight in brave soldiers;
but he takes pleasure in those who honour him,
in those who trust in his constant love

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 3rd September, 2024

Upper Room day – time-out with God

Morning

Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : JEREMIAH chapter 3 verses 6-20
Meditation : take the time to consider these words and events today
Repent
Idolatry

What is your response to God’s Word this morning?

Pause and Pray to Him in response

We can but worship you this day O LORD
With our thoughts and doubts and wonderings
We can but ask for those in need or trouble this day O LORD
As we call out to you for our world in these days
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask and seek and knock……and hear
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JEREMIAH chapter 3 verses 6-20
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes

God of the Israelites of old and the God of today,
The God of saving grace,
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your help today
As we journey from today to tomorrow
As we name others we care about before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 31st December, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : MATTHEW 3 verses 1-17
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter again this Sunday morning.
John the Baptist
Repent!
The Kingdom of God

What do these words mean for you today?
What is your response to John’s words?

And then pray in response – as we prepare to step into a New Year

O God of Kingdom Life
We bow before you
We believe in you
We trust in you
As we step forward
We offer you our songs of praise
This particular day
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
In Jesus’ Name, Amen!


Midday

Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own Midday Prayer

Wonderful Counsellor
Prince of Peace
Son of God
Son of Man

Be born afresh in us
Live in us
Live through us
Living Lord Jesus

Amen and Amen we pray

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from MATTHEW 3 verses 1-17
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God who sent John

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
And of this past year
As we believe and trust in you
As we pilgrimage on towards a New Year
With hope and confidence in You above all others
Thy Kingdom come
Thy will be done
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 1st JULY 2023

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

Reading : LUKE 13 verses 1-9

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning as a new month starts.
Repent of Perish

What is your response to Jesus’ words?

And then Pray in response to what you read – to this God of ours.
Pray for God’s help today for yourself and for another

In Jesus’ name
Amen and Amen

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

Lord, there are times when we feel overwhelmed by life
and do not know what lies ahead.
But Your gracious leadership shows us how to keep going
even though we may be confused or hurting.
Please continue to grant us your encouragement.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read LUKE 13 verses 1-9 again
Reflect on what Jesus says here…. and then Call on Him in your evening Prayer

Lord Jesus, our Lord, receive our praise
For who You are
For your help and protection even today
And as we give it all back to you
May you continue to reach and save people
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done across our world
In our community, in our city.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.