Tag: Thursday

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 26 verses 1-16– 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 Turkey and Syria, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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


(from the Church of Scotland)

Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 26 verses 1-16
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
The Plot against Jesus.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to pray to this Jesus we love and follow.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on funeral directors/staff in our community
God of comfort…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on these people

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 26 verses 1-16
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
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 16th March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 20 verses 17-28
Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible this morning.
Jesus speaks about His Death.
A Mother’s Request.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
What words stay with you?
Do you have a request of Jesus at this time?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

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

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those experiencing the pain of divorce
Father God…hear our prayers and bless each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 20 verses 17-28
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
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 18 verses 10-20– 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 Turkey and Syria, Ukraine, Russia 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 9th March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 18 verses 10-20
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
Parable of the Lost Sheep.
A Brother who Sins.
Which words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?

And then pray in response as your day starts
For yourself.
For another.

Pray your own words to the LORD God

O LORD
Our Shepherd and Saviour.
Hear our many prayers
In Jesus’ name
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on colleagues and friends – name them one by one
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out mercy and grace we ask

Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from MATTHEW 18 verses 10-20
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours with honest humility

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