On this first Tuesday in August – you are invited to pause and pray where you are……
P-ause with God
R-ejoice in His blessings given
A-sk for the needs of our church Summer Buzz this week, other SEECoS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Ukraine and Russia
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
SUMMER BUZZ
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : PSALM 11
In the LORD I take refuge.
What do the words mean to you at this time?
Take time to Pray in response – including for others known to you in need at this time
Asking….seeking…knocking….for our world, our nation.
We can but worship you this day O LORD
We can but ask for those in need or trouble this day O LORD
As we call out to you for our world in these days
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask and seek and knock……and hear
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 11
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes
God of the psalmist and the God of today,
The God of perfect refuge
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your help today
As we journey from today to tomorrow
As we name others we care about before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
As we step into August 2023….
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 NOT be open this Tuesday – the Room will not re-open until Tuesday 8th August. HOWEVER you are encouraged to take time-out with God…..find a quiet place with space…..
* A space for you to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God at this time – the God of all comfort, wisdom, mercy and hope – and for Him to bless Summer Buzz 2023!
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these times
You are also invited to walk round the Kirk, pondering some of the words laid out at the various stations from the Bible on our Pathway of Peace……or to visit the Offering House – beside the gates – 8am-5pm each day – there are several helpful reflections and prayers – and helpful leaflets and booklets about our faith and our Kirk. There is also a Prayer Request Box situated here for you to leave your own personal requests – our Prayer Team will prayerfully support those you name.
Our Prayer Team also invite you to Prayer for Healing – a safe place with a small trained team. If you wish someone to pray with/for you about anything over the summer weeks please do contact Alastair, Hazel or Susan.
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 have been taking us to a daily time of considering God’s Good News with God’s written Word – 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. During August our focus will be on words and prayers from THE PSALMS as we continue on the theme of Telling Others the Good News . 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 the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer venture daily reflections on our YouTube channel….from members of our Church Family providing a reflection over the 11 days period. This year the venture ran 18-28 May. Will you still be praying for 5??
May we each and all experience time-out with the Living and True God – whenever – wherever – as we journey through the month of August 2023.
