As your first Saturday in July closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as we prepare to step into Sunday
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 5
You are encouraged to
P ause in God’s presence
R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given
A sk for His help – for yourself and for another
Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus.
Reading : PSALM 5
Meditation : take time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
A Prayer for Protection.
What is God saying to you today from His Word about Himself?
Pray in response to this God of ours – the LORD
Looking again at verses 7 and 8 as you turn to prayer
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
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 these verses again from PSALM 5
Reflect prayerfully on the words ….. and then Pray in response
Especially for others who are seeking God’s protection 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.
In Jesus’ saving name, Amen.
As your Saturday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as we prepare to step into Sunday
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from JONAH chapter 4
You are invited to pray with….A C T S
A doration in praise and worship for who God is
C onfession for the sins of this day
T hanksgiving for the good gifts God has given today – to you and to others!
S upplication – asking for His help – for a certain situation or person
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit
Reading : JONAH chapter 4
Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
Jonah’s anger. God’s compassion.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?
And then take time to Pray in response to this God
Confessing. Receiving. Asking.
Open our eyes Lord
That we might see your hand of compassion
Even today
Amen we pray together this new day.
Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your midday prayer
O God of Isaiah
Holy Holy Holy
Is your name
In our midst
O God of Ezekiel
Spirit at work
All around
In our lives
O God of Jonah
Forgive us
When we your people
Get it wrong
Have mercy
Show compassion
In Jesus’ name
Amen
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JONAH 4
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read
LORD God, our God, hear our evening prayers.
As we worship you for who you are
As we thank you for your help this day
As we confess our sins
And name others before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.