Daily Devotions for Sunday 15th December, 2019

Third Sunday of Advent

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

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verse 6
‘Everlasting Father’

Meditation : take time and consider these two words this Sunday morning.
What encourages and challenges you today?

And then pray in response to the LORD our Father God
Use the two words as you turn to prayer

O LORD our God,
Father God,
Everlasting one,
Hear our morning prayer
As we step into this new day.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on dads and grandads in our church family
O LORD, God of mercy, hear our cry and pour out blessings we ask!

Evening
Reading : read these two words again from Isaiah 9
Reflect……and then Pray in response to this God
O LORD, our Everlasting Father God,
hear our evening prayers we ask
As we praise You for who You are
As we look back over our day
As we look ahead to tomorrow
As we name before you those we are concerned about.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Sunday 8th December, 2019

Second Sunday of Advent

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

Reading : ISAIAH 9 verse 6
‘Wonderful Counsellor’

Meditation : take time to consider these particular two words this morning.
What do they mean for you at this time?

Pray in response to what you have read and considered

In Jesus’ name
Today this is my prayer
For I believe and trust in Him
Amen.

Midday
Pray for a church near your home to know Sunday blessings
O LORD God, hear and answer our prayers.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.


Evening

Reading : read these 2 set words again as your day ends
Reflect on the truths beyond the words and then Pray to this God …our God
Including for others known to you in need at this time
O Father, Son and Holy Spirit, hear our evening prayers
As we praise You for who You are
As we return our thanks to you for the blessings of this day.
As we name others in need before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.