Daily Devotions for Sunday 19th June, 2022

Church Family Picnic

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

Reading : ROMANS 8 verse 28

Meditation : take time and consider this verse this particular Sunday morning.
In all things God works for good.
What does it mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about?

And then pray in response to this God we believe and trust in

God of amazing planning
We bow before you
We believe in you
We trust in you
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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

O God of Pentecostal giving
Pour out you Holy Spirit
Afresh on us
Your children

O God of Romans 8
You have given us
So much
In Christ Jesus

O God of the future
Sustain us
Lead us
Bless us

In Jesus’ name
Amen!

Evening
Reading : read these particular words again from ROMANS 8 verse 28
Reflect on the truths behind the words and then Pray in response to this God

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”
Hear my cry for help, LORD!
My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender,
you have protected me in battle.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
Trusting in your great plans
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Saturday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into Sunday – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS 8 verses 26 and 27 – as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Saturday 18th June, 2022

Kirk Session and Staff Retreat

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

Reading : ROMANS 8 verse 26 and 27

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
The Spirit comes to help us.
What are you encouraged and challenged by from God’s written Word?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Making these truths your own as you turn to prayer

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 set verses again from ROMANS 8
Reflect on these great words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

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.

Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into the weekend – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS 8 verses 23-25 – as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Friday 17th June, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 8 verse 23-25

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here.
Groans.
Hopes.

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
including for others struggling with life at this time

Pray your own honest words to the LORD God.
Pray with hope in Him.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those affected by leprosy in Chad.
Father God, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this short passage again from ROMANS 8
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to this God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For the hope we have in you
as we name others in need at this time
as we call out to you for our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen
.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ROMANS 8 verses 19-22 – as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow