Romans

Daily Devotions for Sunday 19th May, 2024 – Pentecost Sunday!

Thy Kingdom Come on PENTECOST Sunday!

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

Reading : ROMANS 8 verses 1-17
Meditation : take time and consider this part of this chapter this Sunday morning.
(and maybe read the whole chapter later?)

Life in the Spirit!

What do these words mean for you today?

And then pray in response

Come Holy Spirit.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

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

O Sovereign King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

O Gracious King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

O Just and Righteous King
We bow before You
Lord of all
Our Lord

Amen

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from ROMANS 8 verses 1-17
Reflect on these great truths and then Pray in response to this God
Looking again at verses 16 and 17

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Pentecost Sunday
For we believe and trust in you
As we pilgrimage on towards tomorrow
With hope and confidence in You above all others
Come Holy Spirit again we call out!
In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th May, 2024 – God Empowers!

Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture – God Empowers!
Service of Healing at Balm Well

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

Reading : ROMANS 6 verses 1-14
Meditation : take the time to consider these words and events this Saturday morning.
Dead to Sin
Alive in Christ!

Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching you about His Kingdom ways today?

And then take time to Pray with honest words in response to this God
Looking again at verse 4

Praise the LORD!
It is good to sing praise to our God;
it is pleasant and right to praise him.

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 ROMANS 6 verses 1-14
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray with honest words in response to what you have read

This is our God! The God who gives the victory over sin

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Saturday 30th March, 2024

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

Reading : 1 CORINTHIANS 15 verses 1-11
Meditation: as we pause with Jesus today we take time to consider these verses
The Resurrection of Christ

And then we take time to Pray in response to this God
Giving thanks!

O LORD our God
Resurrection power God
Amen we praise and pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your own midday prayer

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from 1 CORINTHIANS 15 verses 1-11
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
For yourself and for others doubting over this Jesus

Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Good Friday, 29th March 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 8 verses 18-39
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Future glory!
The Spirit helps us
God’s Love

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Giving thanks for this great hope, the Holy Spirit and God’s perfect Love
Naming others in a place of hopelessness at the moment

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our family and friends
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 8 verses 18-39 – in another version?
Reflect on the words and images here and pray in response to this God
Father, Son and Holy Spirit

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all you have done for us
We believe in this great hope
Help our unbelief through our struggles
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 28th March, 2024

Maundy Thursday

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

Reading : ROMANS 8 verses 1-17
Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Life in the Spirit!

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 trust to the LORD our God.

Holy Spirit
I believe
Help my unbelief
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ROMANS 8 verses 1-17
Reflect on the verses and words spoken at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – with your words of faith and trust

Holy Spirit
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to those struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 27th March, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : ROMANS 7 verses 7-25
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The Law. Sin
The struggle within us

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about today?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for those struggling with sin within

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on believers in Saudi Arabia
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ROMANS 7 verses 7-25
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your help this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others of this Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen