Tag: September

Daily Devotions for OCTOBER 2022

So then, my brothers, because of God’s great mercy to us I appeal to you : Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to Him.

Romans 12 verse 1

During 2022 we have been looking daily at the theme of GOOD NEWS as we journey with Paul through his letter to the ROMANS – and pausing at our times of Midday Devotion to pray for others in our church family, our city and our world.

In October, as we move on through the year, we look at the truths behind the words of CHAPTERS 13-16 including those names and people in chapter 16!

We are all encouraged to listen for God’s voice and make our response as we journey together in our ‘rhythm of devotion’

These Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through the day and even to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover.
The Church website and Facebook page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which the information provided fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions which we started as a church family in 2015.

Morning
Reading and Meditation on the content and Prayer of response
Midday
Prayer – mostly for others
Evening
Verse(s) from the morning reading
Reflection and Prayer at the end of the day

A Prayer for the Month of OCTOBER

O God of mercy and amazing grace
Thank you for all you have given us
In Christ Jesus

O God of love and saving grace
Thank you for all you are doing in us
Through Christ Jesus

O God of help and wondrous grace
Equip us to serve you in this world
For Christ Jesus

For yours is due all the glory and honour
Praises and worship
Because of Christ Jesus

Amen and Amen

The Lord’s 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

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 28th September, 2022

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : ROMANS 12 verse 14

Meditation : take time to consider what these words teach us about Christian living.
Bless and Do Not Curse.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Who is on your prayer list for God’s blessings today?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God of blessing.
Look again at the words as you name others in prayer

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Link Groups
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 12 verse 14 – in another version?
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God
As you name others in prayer this evening

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
Bless those we name before you
And forgive us where we have failed today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Midday Prayers – with Others

On this last Tuesday in September you are invited to pause and pray with those gathered in the Upper Room today

P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our nation and our world at this time – especially for the members of the Royal Family as the Crown passes
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 27th September, 2022

Upper Room day and evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : ROMANS 12 verse 13

Meditation : take time and consider this verse this morning.
Share.
Hospitality.
What do these words mean to you?
Is there a response God is wanting you to make?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee

Take my money and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold

Take my home and possessions too
May they all be used for You

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read ROMANS 12 verse 13 again – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee

Take my money and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold

Take my home and possessions too
May they all be used for You

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

Tuesday Spaces

As we journey through the closing days of September……

At Liberton Kirk 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. This is a safe place for you to be.

The Upper Room will be open this Tuesday……and you are invited to take time-out with God at some point…7.30am – 7.00pm….and to pause with Him….reflecting…praying….

This is a quiet place…..a place for you and God to take time-out together

* A space for you to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God at this significant time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times

There are opportunities to pause and pray with others at 8am and 12 noon….and John and others gathered then will be happy to see you at any of these times…..

You are also invited to join with others as we meet as a Church Family for our monthly Gathering for Prayer – in the Kirk 7.30-8.30pm – when we will take time to give thanks….to wait and listen with God…..to focus on our nation at this time… and to pray for others/each other around the Cross.

You are invited to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk – and our role as an Eco Congregation.

You are also encouraged 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.

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 during 2022 – and you may want to pause to pray with others at the start of each day as we consider the truths behind the words of this part of the Bible. 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…….and you can still revisit Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel…..from our Prayer Ministry Team providing a reflection over the recent 11 days

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

Daily Devotions for Monday 26th September, 2022

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

Reading : ROMANS 12 verse 12

Meditation : take time and consider this short verse this particular Sunday morning.
Joyful. Patient. Faithful.
What words stay with you?
Where are you strongest? Where are you weakest?

Then Pray with honest and humble words in response to the LORD our God

Father God
Increase my hope
Strengthen me in affliction
Help me be faithful in prayer
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Fresh Start in our city
God of grace and mercy and rich blessing, hear our prayers we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these words again from ROMANS 12 verse 12
Reflect on what you read and then pray to our God in response

Father God
Increase my hope
Strengthen me in affliction
Help me be faithful in prayer
Even tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen