Tag: Thursday

Daily Devotions for Thursday 4th May, 2023

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

Reading : PSALM 95
Meditation : take time to consider these words.
The LORD.
Let us sing with joy!
What do they mean for you at this time?
What words stay with you as you step into today?

Then pray in response to the LORD as your day starts
Looking again at verses 6 and 7 as you turn to pray.

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our national leaders at this time.
Lord, hear our prayers and give wisdom and help we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from PSALM 95
Reflect on the truths behind the words here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who is the God we believe and trust in

O LORD, hear our evening prayers of praise as this day closes
As we praise you for who You are
As we return our thanks to You for help received today
As we humbly confess our sins
As we lay all we are and have before You
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MARK 13 verses 14-36– 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 Sudan, Yemen, Ukraine 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 27th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 13 verses 14-36
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
The awful Horror.
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 Open Doors staff in Asia
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MARK 13 verses 14-36
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
As we return our thanks to you
For all your good gifts to us
For our trust and hope is in you
For today, tomorrow and the time ahead
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 20th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 6 verses 30-56
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Jesus feeds.
Jesus walks.
Jesus heals.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to praise and pray to this faithful and good God

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God
As we name others before You
Forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Open Doors staff in Africa
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this team

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MARK 6 verses 20-56
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words in response to this God – our 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 name others before You
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.