Tag: Thy kingdom come

Daily devotions for Monday 1st May, 2023

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

Reading : 1 SAMUEL chapter 8
Meditation : take the time to consider this passage today.
God’s people ask for a king.
Samuel.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you this morning about Himself?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Pray in response – to our God , the God who is with us

Pray your own words at the start of this day
Of praise and worship
Of confession and trust
Of need – for yourself and others
For God’s people – the Church.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessings on members of the Royal Family.
O LORD, have mercy on each and all and give saving grace we ask

Evening
Reading : read the passage again prayerfully at the end of your day
Reflect….. and then pray to God in response

LORD God, the LORD Almighty, hear my prayer this evening.
As I thank you for the blessings of this day
As I call out to you for others
As I lay myself and this world before you
Confessing the failures of your people
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer Ministry Team

Would it help to talk?
Our Prayer Team is available

If it would help to meet a member of our Prayer Team, to talk and receive prayer support, please make your way to the Prayer Station at the East Door after either of our Sunday services.

If you would prefer…there are prayer request boxes beside the East Door and in the Offering House. You can place your request there.

Or you can contact John and Lindsay Young at jyoung@churchofscotland.org.uk

Prayer for Healing
Each Tuesday in May and June 1-2pm and 6.30-7.30pm
You are invited to the McDonald Room, Kirk Centre, if this is something for you, or someone you know.

Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.”

Daily Devotions for Sunday 30th April, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God

Reading : MARK chapter 16
On this Sunday morning, take time to consider all that happens here!

The Resurrection!
Jesus and His Disciples.

What does it mean for you today?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?

And then pray in response – to this Risen Lord

In Jesus’ Name, Amen and Amen!

Midday
Pray the Lord’s Prayer as your midday 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

Evening
Reading : read these particular verses again from MARK chapter 16
Reflect on the words and images and then Pray in response to this God

I say to the LORD, “You are my God.”
Hear my cry for help, LORD!
My Sovereign LORD, my strong defender,
you have protected me in battle.

O Risen Lord, hear our evening prayers we ask
As we thank you for the blessings of this Sunday
As we believe and trust in you
As we name others seeking you
As we pilgrimage on into a new month
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Saturday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step into Sunday….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MARK 15 verses 21-47– as we consider TELLING OTHERS THE GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2023.

We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes

We REJOICE in the help and blessings He has given this particular Saturday – to us and to others

We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our church family and our nation and in our world at this time – especially prayerfully supporting the people of Sudan, Yemen, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow

Daily Devotions for Saturday 29th April, 2023

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

Reading : MARK 15 verses 21-47
Jesus is Crucified.

Which words stay with you as your day starts?

And then take time to Pray in response to this God

Amen we pray together this new day.

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

Dear Lord,
After Your humiliation, You walked steadfastly on
to a certain painful and brutal death.
You were afraid for You sweated blood with anguish,
but You still went on so that all those of us who truly believe
may rise to be with You at the end of our mortal journey.
We praise You and joyously give thanks to You for Your steadfastness.
Amen.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 15 verses 21-47
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. and then Pray in response to what you have read

Examine me, O God, and know my mind;
test me, and discover my thoughts.
Find out if there is any evil in me
and guide me in the everlasting way

Draw me closer, nearer to yourself, Lord
Suffering Servant
Son of Man
Son of God

In Jesus’ name, Amen.