Tag: Thy kingdom come

Daily Devotions for Saturday 8th July, 2023

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

Reading : LUKE 16 verses 19-31
Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning.

The rich man.
Lazarus.
What challenges and encourages you today?
What is God saying to you from His Word?

And then Pray in response

LORD
I look up to you,
Up to heaven, where you rule.

Hear my honest and humble morning prayer
Hear the morning prayers of your people

In Jesus’ name.
Amen

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

Lord, there are times when we feel overwhelmed by life
and do not know what lies ahead.
But Your gracious leadership shows us how to keep going
even though we may be confused or hurting.
Please continue to grant us your encouragement.
Amen

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 16 verses 19-31
Reflect on these words as you look back over the day and then Pray in response

LORD
I look up to you,
Up to heaven, where you rule.

Hear my humble and honest evening prayer
Hear the evening prayers of your people

In Jesus’ name.
Amen

Daily Devotions for Friday 7th JULY 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : LUKE 16 verses 1-13
Meditation : take time to consider these verses this morning

The shrewd manager.
What words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?

Then take time to Pray in response to these words

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on all those who have been at StagdeNSlam this week
Father God, hear our prayers, have mercy and give blessings we ask

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 16 verses 1-13
Reflect on the way God is at work
and pray in response to Him

O LORD God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we ponder these words
As we return our sacrifice of praise for who you are
And your help even this day
As we bring ourselves and our world to you at the end of this day.
Amen.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 6th JULY 2023

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

Reading : LUKE 15 verses 11-32
Meditation : take time and consider what is said here – as your day starts.
The Lost Son.
The Father.
Which words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today?

And then pray in response as your day starts

Pray your own words to the LORD God

O LORD
Our Father God
Hear our many prayers
For ourselves
For others
In Jesus’ name
Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those leading StageNSlam this week
O LORD, hear our prayers and pour out grace and strength and wisdom we ask

Evening
Reading : read the set verses again from LUKE 15 verses 11-32
Reflect on these words again at the end of your day
and Pray in response to this God of ours with confidence

O LORD God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank You for Your grace and mercy and fprgiveness in our lives.
O have mercy we ask
On others
On our Church
On our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 5th JULY 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One

Reading : LUKE 15 verses 1-10
Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.

The Lost Sheep.
The Lost Coin.
What is your response to God’s written Word today?
What words stay with you?

Then turn to pray to Him in response

O LORD our God,
Thank you for all these words
And all they teach me about your saving grace
As we continue to Pray for 5
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those attending StageNSlam today
O LORD, give saving grace and hear our prayers we ask this day.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from LUKE 15 verses 1-10
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God

O LORD our God,
Thank you for these words and images
And all they teach me about your saving grace
As we continue to Pray for 5
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Prayer Prayer Prayer

As a Church, Prayer is one of the central pillars in our church life and work – and in our individual lives as disciples of Jesus.

We have a Prayer Team available to listen and chat and pray with you….on a Sunday morning at the Cross after the morning service…..or whenever suits your schedule.

There are prayer request boxes in the Offering House, the Kirkgate Centre foyer and at the East Door in the Kirk building for you to place your request – named or anonymous.

There is the Peace Pathway around the Kirk building during these summer weeks…..including the Prayer Bench at the rear of the building under the large tree (weather permitting!).

If we can help in any way please do contact Linda Wright, Alastair, Susan or Hazel or any member of the Prayer Team.

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 4th JULY 2023

Time-out with God Tuesday

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

Reading : LUKE 14 verses 15-33
The Great Feast.
The Cost.
What do the words mean to you at this time?
What is God saying to you today?

Take time to Pray in response
Asking….seeking…knocking….

O Lord, our Lord
Help us understand your words
Help us be ready
Help us follow you more closely – even today
Amen and Amen.

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

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from LUKE 14 verses 15-33
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes

God of truth and the God of today,
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for your help today
As we journey from today to tomorrow
Seeking to be Jesus’ disciples in all we do
As we name others we care about before you
In Jesus’ name. Amen.