On this Tuesday in October – you are invited to pause and pray where you are 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 church family, the SEECoS churches, our nation and our world at this time – especially the people and leaders of Israel, Afghanistan, Ukraine and other countries in need
Y-ield to His Kingdom ways
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : JOHN 14 verses 5-14
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Thomas asks.
Jesus answers.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to Jesus’ words today?
Then pause to pray to this Jesus
Humbly
Honestly
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Margaret Padfield as she serves Liberton Northfield
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on her and her family
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from JOHN 14 verses 5-14
Reflect on these words – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our God
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Our words of faith and questions
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOHN 12 verses 1-11 – as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.
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, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Libya and other parts of our world in deep need at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.
What is God teaching/reminding you today?
What words stay with you?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
Pray your own words of faith and trust in response to the LORD our God.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Liz Crocker, Deacon at Moredun Tron
Father God…hear our prayers and bless her we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from JOHN 12 verses 1-11
Reflect on the verses and images at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – with your words of faith and trust
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
Receive our sacrifice of praise
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
Keep us close to Yourself as we journey into tomorrow
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
