On this particular Thursday…as the nation journeys forward slowly out of this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends
For all who work in hospitals and medical centres around the world
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PHILEMON
Meditation : take time and consider these words from this short letter.
Notice where prayer is mentioned.
Consider Paul’s concern for others.
Then pause to pray for others in need known to you at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on OPEN DOORS at work in Nepal
God of grace…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on each and all
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from PHILEMON
Reflect on the words and people mentioned – at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God – our God
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we name others known to us at this time
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
On this particular Thursday…as the nation journeys forward with hope in this season of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.
You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus
For family and friends and neighbours
For all who work in our local food shops and supermarkets at this time
For NHS and Care Home staff across the nation
For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making
You are invited at this time in your day to pause and pray
You may want to be still in God’s refreshing presence
You may need to name others before Father God
You may find it helpful to read the words found in the Kirkyard this week – JOHN 3.16-21
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : COLOSSIANS 1 verses 3-14
Meditation : take time and consider this opening part of Paul’s letter this morning.
Prayer of thanksgiving.
What does it mean for you today?
And then pray in response – as your day starts
including for others recently blessed by God
(Pray your own words to the LORD God.)
O LORD,
God of compassion,
Have mercy we ask and hear our prayers
For others
For family
For neighbours and colleagues
For ourselves
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on OPEN DOORS at work in India
Father God…hear our prayers and bless them each and all we ask.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from COLOSSIANS 1
Reflect on the words of thanksgiving at the end of your day
and Pray in response to God – our God of blessing
O LORD, hear our evening prayers
As we return our thanks to you
For those you have blessed in their lives
Even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
You are invited to pause and pray at this time in your day
You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today – and consider again 2 CORINTHIANS 1 vs 3-11
You may need to name others before Father God
You may want to be still with God as you look back on your day
