Daily Devotions for Sunday 13th October, 2024

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

Reading : EZEKIEL chapter 34
Meditation : take time and consider this short chapter this Sunday morning.
Shepherds and Sheep

What does this passage mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about His ways?

And then pray in response – to this God
Come to God with a confidence
Giving thanks with others at this time

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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

O LORD our God
The God of Ezekiel and Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Breathe upon us

O Spirit of our God
The God of Ezekiel
Yesterday, today and forever
Renew and Restore us

O Living LORD our God
The God of Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Empower and use us

O Holy Spirit of our God
The God of Ezekiel and Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Fill us afresh

Amen and Amen!

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from EZEKIEL chapter 34
Reflect on the truths behind the words and then Pray in response to this God

O LORD, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
We confess our sins
As we believe and trust in you
As we name others seeking you
As we pilgrimage on into this new week
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 EZEKIEL chapter 33 verses 21-33 – as we continue to pause in the Old Testament….

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes….

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Saturday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Russia, Yemen and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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

Bible Verse for the Week and Sunday Morning Reflection

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the people……so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.”

Ezekiel 33 verse 7

Do you follow our Sunday morning reflection on the Bible Verse for the Week?

It is found on our YouTube channel…and our Facebook page……..8am each Sunday morning.

The link to this morning’s – from Laura Crooke – have a look and listen… Being watchful

Thy Kingdom Come – day 1 video

As we move onward from Thy Kingdom Come 2024 ……so we keep praying!!

Each Sunday at Midday we are re-visiting the daily themes – including the Cheeky Pandas and Youth Videos for the younger members of our Church Family!

Here was the global video for Day 1 2024 for us to consider afresh…..Ascension Day!

Daily Devotions for Sunday 6th October, 2024

Communion Sunday

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

Reading : EZEKIEL chapter 10
Meditation : take time to consider these words on this Sunday.
The Glory of the LORD leaves the Temple

What is your response to these words about the LORD today?

And then pray in response to Him, our God

In Jesus’ Name, Amen

Midday

Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

O LORD our God
The God of Ezekiel and Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Breathe upon us

O Spirit of our God
The God of Ezekiel
Yesterday, today and forever
Renew and Restore us

O Living LORD our God
The God of Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Empower and use us

O Holy Spirit of our God
The God of Ezekiel and Daniel
Yesterday, today and forever
Fill us afresh

Amen and Amen!

Evening
Reading : read these words again from EZEKIEL chapter 10
Reflect on the verse and then Pray in response at the end of your day

O LORD, our Great God
We bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you
For who you are
As we acknowledge You our Help even this day.
As we name others in need
As we pray for the Church in all corners of our world
To live and speak of Jesus.
In His saving name, Amen.