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Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd September, 2021

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

Reading : EPHESIANS 1 verses 3-14

Meditation : As we pause with God today consider these spiritual blessings
given by God in Christ Jesus – and give thanks!
Which words will you hold onto today?

Then pause to pray with Him

O Father God, thank you!
O Saviour Jesus, thank you!
O Spirit of God, thank you!

In Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who visit others in our community
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from EPHESIANS 1 verses 3-14
Reflect on the words and truths – at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – for others as well as yourself

O Father God, thank you!
O Saviour Jesus, thank you!
O Spirit of God, thank you!

In Jesus’ name we give thanks together.
Amen and Amen!

A Call to Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As your Thursday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family.

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from LUKE 1 verses 46-55

You are encouraged to follow the pattern of P-R-A-Y which we have found to be a blessing from Lectio365/24-7 Prayer

P ause in God’s presence – acknowledge He is with you where you are

R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given

A sk for His help – for yourself and for a situation/person known to you at this time

Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!

An Evening Prayer from Lectio365/24-7 Prayer
‘Slowing my breath and relinquishing my worries,
I open my hands to pray…

Come Holy Spirit to my mind
I receive your comfort
Come Holy Spirit to my heart
I receive your peace
Come Holy Spirit to my soul
I receive the Father’s love for me’

Amen we say together

Daily Devotions for Thursday 16th September, 2021

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

Reading : LUKE 1 verses 46-55

Meditation : take time and consider these words of Mary as we pause with God today.
What is God teaching/reminding you?

And then pray in response to what you have read
Making Mary’s words your own this morning as you rejoice in God’s loving-kindness to you

My heart praises the Lord;
my soul is glad because of God my Saviour,
for he has remembered me, his lowly servant!
From now on all people will call me blessed,
because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me.
His name is holy;
from one generation to another
he shows mercy to those who honour him.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our Communications Group as they serve us
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 1 verses 46-55
Reflect on this part of the Bible at the end of your day
and Pray with rejoicing in response to our God – for His good gifts to you

My heart praises the Lord;
my soul is glad because of God my Saviour,
for he has remembered me, his lowly servant!
From now on all people will call me blessed,
because of the great things the Mighty God has done for me.
His name is holy;
from one generation to another
he shows mercy to those who honour him.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

A Call to Thursday Evening Prayer with Others

As your Thursday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family as you journey through this week

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 5

You are encouraged to follow the pattern of P-R-A-Y which we have found to be a blessing from Lectio365/24-7 Prayer

P ause in God’s presence – acknowledge He is with you where you are

R ejoice in the blessings of this day He has given

A sk for His help – for yourself and for a situation/person known to you at this time

Y ield to His Kingdom will for tomorrow – say yes!

Daily Devotions for Thursday 9th September, 2021

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

Reading : PSALM 5

Meditation : We consider these verses this morning as we pause with God.

And then pray in response to Him as your day starts

Listen to my words, O LORD,
and hear my sighs.
Listen to my cry for help,
my God and king!
I pray to you, O LORD;
you hear my voice in the morning;
at sunrise I offer my prayer
and wait for your answer.
We ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Chaplaincy work in local schools
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out a blessing we ask on each and all

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from PSALM 5
Reflect on these words afresh at the end of your day
And then Pause to pray in response to this God of ours

Listen to my words, O LORD,
and hear my sighs.
Listen to my cry for help,
my God and king!
I pray to you, O LORD;
you hear my voice in the evening;
at sunset I offer my prayer
and wait for your answer.
We ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen.

A Call to Evening Prayer with Others

As your Thursday closes you are invited to pause and pray with others in our Church Family

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from GENESIS 28 vs 10-22

You are encouraged to follow the pattern of A-C-T-S which many have found to be a blessing and a help

A doration … taking a few moments to bring your evening words of praise and worship to our God

C onfession … of the sins of this day

T hanksgiving … for the blessings of this day … and of forgiveness received

S upplication or Asking … for a situation…or another person…for the people of Asia at this time of turmoil

In Jesus’ Name
Amen