Tag: Thursday

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey towards a New Year….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from LUKE chapter 2 verses 36-38– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022 – on this Thursday….

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

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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 29th December, 2022

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

Reading : LUKE 2 verses 36-38

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
Anna.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to praise and pray to our faithful and merciful God

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, O Faithful One
We believe
Help our unbelief
Make us faithful like Anna
And teach us your Kingdom timing we ask
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Big Idea partners in Edinburgh
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 2 verses 36-38
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 22nd December, 2022

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

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 46-56 (once more)
(In another version?)

Meditation : take time and consider these words afresh this morning.
Mary’s song of Praise!
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s written Word today?

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

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

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those seeking to know Jesus
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 1 verses 46-56
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest and humble 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.

Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into a new week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 2 verses 19-23– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022

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

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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 15th December, 2022

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

Reading : MATTHEW 2 verses 19-23

Meditation : take time and consider this part of the Bible story this morning.
The return to Nazareth.
What is God teaching/reminding you?
Is there someone/somewhere you need to return to?

And then pray in response – as your day starts

Pray your own words of faith and trust to the LORD our God.
Naming others before Father God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of TEARFUND in our world
Father God…hear our prayers and bless this venture we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this short passage again from MATTHEW 2 verses 19-23
Reflect on the words 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 today.
We name others on a journey before you.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.