Tag: Romans

Daily Devotions for Saturday 16th April, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 5 verse 10

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
Reconciled to God
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
Giving thanks
Naming others to yet know God as their God

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your 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 verse again from ROMANS 5
Reflect on the 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.

Daily Devotions for Friday 15th April, 2022 – Good Friday

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : ROMANS 5 verse 9

Meditation : take time and consider all that is said here on this particular day.
Justified and Saved
What do the words mean for you on this Good Friday?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others feeling distant from God at this time

Pray your own words to the LORD God.
With thanksgiving for Jesus

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Derek and Susan Jardine and their family. Derek and Susan serve us in several ways.
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read the words again from ROMANS 5 verse 9

Reflect on the truths behind the words here and pray in response to this God we believe in

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For the cross
For those you have brought back home to yourself
And for those you are drawing nearer to at this Easter time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 14th April, 2022



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

Reading : ROMANS 5 verses 7 and 8

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the chapter this morning.
The love of God.
The death of Jesus.
What do the words mean for you today?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of thanksgiving to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Judy Weston and her family. Judy is our Treasurer.
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 5
Reflect on the verses at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of thanksgiving

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 13th April, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 5 verse 6

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
God’s timing.
Christ died for the ungodly.
What do the words mean to you?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
With thanksgiving
Praying for those you know to meet with Jesus

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Chris and Margaret Brandie. Chris is our Session Clerk
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the words again from ROMANS 5 verse 6

Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

O LORD God, God of prefect timing, our God,
Hear our evening prayers of thanksgiving
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
As we thank you for our Church Family at Liberton
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 12th April, 2022

Upper Room day – time-out with God



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

Reading : ROMANS 5 verse 5

Meditation : consider this particular verse as your day starts.
The Love of God.
The Holy Spirit.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?

Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Resting in His love as you step into this day

In Jesus’ Name
Amen.

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the words again from ROMANS 5 verse 5

Reflect on the verse…. And then pray to this God in response

Lord Jesus, Son of God, Giver of rest,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.

Holy Week Tuesday

As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe.

As we journey through Holy Week 2022, the Upper Room will be open this Tuesday 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – as a place to pause and pray in particular for the situation in Ukraine and our world at this time. You may wish to add your prayer to the Prayer Tree – or to the Prayer Wall on the website.

* To find a quiet space to be still in a busy world as we draw closer to Easter weekend
** To pause and pray with God – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these slower days and moments

There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7pm – and John and those who gather will be glad to share these with you as we turn in prayer with others.

The Offering House will be open this week – do have a look in and see something more about the work of SEECAT…. as well as walking around the Church building with an Easter Word for the Today…starting at the Cairn.

You are also invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree – weather permitting) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.

You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate. At this time of unrest across Europe and the fresh cases of coronavirus you may wish to add your own prayer.

The Daily Devotions are taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word in the book of ROMANS – as we consider the perfect sacrifice of Jesus at this time of the year – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.

And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am.

May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through these days of Easter 2022.