Daily Devotions for Thursday 25th April, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : NEHEMIAH chapter 8 vs 1-12
Ezra reads the Law

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Prayer Ministry Team
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from NEHEMIAH chapter 8 vs 1-12
Reflect on the verses and words spoken at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God, our God – with your words of faith and trust

Lord
I believe
Help my unbelief
Give saving grace to this struggling with faith and doubt
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from EZRA chapter 10 verses 1-17– as we consider BEFORE THE GOOD NEWS – GOD’S PLAN BEGINS through 2024.

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

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Thursday – 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, Iran, 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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 18th April, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : EZRA chapter 10 vs 1-17
Meditation : take time and consider the truths behind these words this morning.
The people confess
Sin

Which words stay with you?
Is there a prayer of confession on your lips?

Then pause to pray to Father God
Seek…..ask…..listen….hear…..

Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Finance Team
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from EZRA chapter 10 vs 1-17
Reflect on the words and people mentioned – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our Father God

People will speak of your mighty deeds,
and I will proclaim your greatness.
They will tell about all your goodness
and sing about your kindness.
The LORD is loving and merciful,
slow to become angry and full of constant love.
He is good to everyone
and has compassion on all he made.

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we ask, seek and knock on heaven’s door
For members of our Church Family at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 11th April, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : EZRA chapter 4 vs 1-6
Meditation : take time and consider this short passage this morning.
Opposition!

What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?

And then pray in response – as your day starts
Asking….seeking…..naming…..

Pray your own words of trust and request to the LORD our God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the Café Management Board
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from EZRA chapter 4 vs 1-6
Reflect on the words and people at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of request and trust

O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
As we ask, seek for those facing opposition to your work
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 4th April, 2024

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God

Reading : RUTH chapter 2
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here – as your day starts.
Ruth works in Boaz’s field

Which words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?

And then pray in response as your day starts
Pray your own words to the LORD God

In Jesus’ name
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Boys’ Brigade company
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out grace and strength we ask

Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from RUTH chapter 2
Reflect on these events again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours with confidence

O LORD God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank You for Your help and provision in our lives.
O have mercy we ask
On others in our families
On our Church
On our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.