Tag: Thy kingdom come

Daily Devotions for NOVEMBER 2020

God also said to Moses, “Say this to the people of Israel: Yahweh,
the God of your ancestors—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac,
and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.
This is my eternal name, my name to remember for all generations.”

Exodus 3 verse 15

During 2020 we have been looking at standing on the promises of God – pausing in prayer at our times of Midday Devotion for others in our church family, our city and our world at this time.

In November we are considering standing on the PROMISES OF THE NAMES OF GOD – as well as words from Psalm 119 each weekend.

We are all encouraged to listen for God’s voice and make our response as we journey together in our ‘rhythm of devotion’ during the end of this challenging year of 2020.

These Devotions are but one way to feed on God’s Word in the morning, at midday, in the evening… to pray with Him continually through the day and even to share with others the treasures or hurdles you discover.
The Church website and Facebook page (even on a handy mobile) provide a fuller daily devotional page. However it all follows the pattern below which the information provided fits into, based on the Kirk’s origins of the Celtic and Northumbrian traditions which we started as a church family in 2015.

Morning
Reading and Meditation on the content and Prayer of response
Midday
Prayer – mostly for others
Evening
Verse(s) from the morning reading
Reflection and Prayer at the end of the day

A Prayer for the Month of November

Heavenly Father — You know us better than we know ourselves.
We are conscious of our own limitations, and the weakness of our faith and witness.
Give us your Strength and Power – show us how to find the right way – in the footsteps of your Son.
Let the re-assurance of your forgiveness be with us always.
We think of your promises given to your people over the ages — to Abraham — to David – to Solomon — to the Virgin Mary — to the Apostles and Saints– and to us in our generation.
Help us to live out these Promises, with the help of your Holy Spirit.
Enable us to follow in the path of our Saviour, your Son Jesus Christ.
Make us more fully able to love You, to love our neighbours, and to love ourselves in due measure.
Give life in all its fullness, to our communities and to us,
so that in this way we may be agents in the advancement of your Kirk, in our World.

AMEN

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven
Hallowed be Your Name.
Your kingdom come
Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our sins
As we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil.
For Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory.
Now and for ever
Amen

Daily Devotions for Saturday 31st October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Holy Spirit

Reading : PSALM 119 verse 117

Meditation : take the time to consider these words this Saturday morning.
What are you encouraged and challenged by?
Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God of ours
Make these words your own

Amen we pray together this new day.

Midday
Pray the Prayer for the Month as your own midday prayer

O Great King of kings
Your kingdom come
We say
Your will be done
In our lives
In your Church
In this world
As it is in heaven
For yours is the eternal kingdom
All the power and heavenly glory
Now and forever
Amen!

Evening
Reading : read the verse again from Psalm 119
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

LORD God, our God, hear our evening prayers.
As we worship you for who you are
As we thank you for your help this day
And name others in need before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 30th October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : REVELATION chapter 5

Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.
Worthy is the Lamb!
Imagine the scene described here.
What is your response to God’s Word today about the future Kingdom?

Take time to Pray in Praise in response

O God of future glory
As I read these words
Help me believe
And trust in You
In good times and in hard times.
Lift my eyes heavenward
Until I see my Saviour face to face
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of seeing God as King at this time
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and pour out blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from REVELATION 5
Reflect on the words and images
and pray in response to the LORD our God, our Saviour

Lord Jesus, hear our evening prayers
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who You are
As we bring ourselves to you at the end of this day.
As we name others before You.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 28th October, 2020

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : HEBREWS 12 verses 28 and 29

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us about the Kingdom of God.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our Eternal God

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on members of your family at this time
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from HEBREWS 12
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O Eternal God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
We thank you that Your Kingdom is unshakeable!
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 27th October, 2020

Upper Room day and Evening Gathering for Prayer

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord

Reading : COLOSSIANS 1 verses 1-14

Meditation : take time and consider this passage this morning.
Brought into the Kingdom of the Son.
What do these verses mean for you in your life?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to praise in prayer for God’s grace to you

O God of amazing grace
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you
In Jesus’ name,
Amen!

Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
Ask, seek, knock….hear!
Father God…thank you.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from COLOSSIANS 1
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray with Praise….to the LORD our God

God of Paul and the Colossians, our God,
We bring our evening worship to you
As we lay ourselves and our Church before you
As we acknowledge what you are saying to us at this time
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.

Time-Out Tuesday and Evening Gathering for Prayer of Lament and for Our Country

As a Church we set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out. In the early weeks and months of lockdown it was not possible to open and run this space….BUT IT IS THIS TUESDAY!!

You are invited to….

* A place with space
** For time-out
* Private prayer
** With God

Above the Kirkgate Cafe…..7.30am-7.30pm

Opportunites to pray with others will be possible at 8am…12 noon and 7pm

There are guidelines to follow…..including wearing a face covering.

But…..our Tuesdays – and every day – can still be an opportunity for time out…..with God…..where we are…at home or at work

You are invited to pause regularly at some time during the day and be still with God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

You are encouraged to speak with Him….to listen to Him.…to receive from Him…especially at this time as we seek to hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church in our times.

The PATHWAY of PEACE around the Kirkyard is now closed but you can still walk around the Kirk and as you walk and think and reflect and pray in these days know that God is still walking with you. You will find that there are prompts to consider from the Bible as you prayerfully walk – the online church magazine has more information.

You are invited to share in the Midday Prayers and Evening Prayers that will be posted online at 12noon and 9pm on various days on the Kirk website and on our social media pages. We are also encouraged to pray with others in our city and across our land at 5pm….focussing on all those affected by the coronavirus…..and during this particular week you are invited to join with others and pray for all those affected afresh by the new coronavirus restrictions.

You are invited to pray with others in our Church family as we journey through 2020 together…..and to listen for what God is saying to us in these particular days.

You are therefore invited to the Church monthly Gathering for Prayer via Zoom…..Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. This month our evening together will include a time of waiting before God and bringing our Prayers of Lament as well as focussing on our country in these days and the national time of Remembrance. You are encouraged to be a part of this venture of faith.