Tag: Thursday

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

Daily Devotions for Thursday 2nd September, 2021

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

Reading : GENESIS 28 verses 10-22

Meditation : take time and carefully consider this part of the Bible.
Look again at verses 16 and 17.
Pause in God’s presence as you step into this day.

Then pray in response to this God as your day starts
Acknowledge He is with you
Expect to see and hear Him in this day

In Jesus’ name. Amen and Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those who administer our church finances
Lord, hear our prayers and bless each and all real good we ask.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from GENESIS 28 verses 10–22
Reflect on the words written here – and what God is saying to you now.
Pray in response to this God who is only a prayer away

O LORD, hear our evening prayers as this day closes
As we return our thanks to You.
As we humbly confess our sins
As we ask for your help
As we lay all we are and have before You
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

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 145

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…or the events expected tomorrow

In Jesus’ Name
Amen

Daily Devotions for Thursday 26th August, 2021

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

Reading : PSALM 145

Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
A Hymn of Praise.
Praise the LORD!
Which words stay with you?

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

All your creatures, LORD, will praise you,
and all your people will give you thanks.
They will speak of the glory of your royal power
and tell of your might,
so that everyone will know your mighty deeds
and the glorious majesty of your kingdom.
Your rule is eternal,
and you are king forever.
The LORD is faithful to his promises;
he is merciful in all his acts.
He helps those who are in trouble;
he lifts those who have fallen.

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the French Bible Society
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on this work

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PSALM 145
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with praise 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
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 as we journey through this week

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from PSALM 136

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!