Thy kingdom come

Daily Devotions for Saturday 25th March, 2023

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

Reading : PSALM 50
Meditation : take the time to consider these words of praise in this season of Lent.
The Almighty God.
True Worship.
Which words stay with you as your day starts?
What is God teaching you about Himself today?

And then take time to Pray with Praise in response to this God
Make the words of verse 23 your own

Praise the LORD!
It is good to sing praise to our God;
it is pleasant and right to praise him.
The LORD is restoring Jerusalem;
he is bringing back the exiles.
He heals the broken-hearted
and bandages their wounds.
He has decided the number of the stars
and calls each one by name.
Great and mighty is our Lord;
his wisdom cannot be measured.
He raises the humble,
but crushes the wicked to the ground.

Amen we pray with praise together this new day!

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 the verses again from PSALM 50
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray with Praise in response to what you have read
This is our God!

Sing hymns of praise to the LORD;
play music on the harp to our God.
He spreads clouds over the sky;
he provides rain for the earth
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He gives animals their food
and feeds the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in strong horses,
nor his delight in brave soldiers;
but he takes pleasure in those who honour him,
in those who trust in his constant love

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Friday 24th March, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus

Reading : MATTHEW 26 verses 17-35
Meditation : take time and consider all that happens here.
Jesus eats the Passover.
The Lord’s Supper.
Jesus’ prediction.
What images or words stay with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you?
Which event stays with you ass you step into today?

And then Pray with words of Praise to this God of ours in response

And so we bring our sacrifice of praise to you, our God Most High.
Thank you for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came
O Holy Spirit
Ever teach us more and more about His wonderful name.
Amen – we pray together.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those attending a funeral today
Father God, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from MATTHEW 26 verses 17-35
Reflect on the words written here and pray in response to the LORD our King.

And so we bring our evening sacrifice of praise to you, our God Most High.
Thank you for sending Jesus
Thank you Jesus that you came
O Holy Spirit
Ever teach us more and more about His wonderful name.
Amen – we pray together.

Daily Devotions for Thursday 23rd March, 2023

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

Reading : MATTHEW 26 verses 1-16
Meditation : take time and consider these words this morning.
The Plot against Jesus.
Jesus anointed at Bethany.
Which words stay with you?
What is your response to God’s Word today?

Then pause to pray to this Jesus we love and follow.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on funeral directors/staff in our community
God of comfort…hear our prayers and pour a blessing we ask on these people

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW 26 verses 1-16
Reflect on the words and images – at the end of your day
and Pray with honest words 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
Forgive us our sins of this day
As we forgive those who have sinned against us – even today
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 22nd March, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : MATTHEW chapter 25

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us in this season of Lent.
The Kingdom of God.
Parables.
The Final Judgment.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
What is your response to Jesus’ words?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who helps.
Look again at verses 13 and 31 as you turn to prayer

I go to you for protection, LORD;
rescue me from my enemies.
You are my God;
teach me to do your will.
Be good to me, and guide me on a safe path.
Rescue me, LORD, as you have promised;
in your goodness save me from my troubles!

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those preparing for a family funeral.
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from MATTHEW chapter 25
Reflect on the truths behind the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God

Hear our evening prayers, O God, as this day ends.
We believe and trust in You and lay ourselves before You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Tuesday Evening Prayer with Others

As we step further into this new week….. with God – together – in this season of Lent – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from MATTHEW chapter 24 verses 3-31– 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 Tuesday – 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 Turkey and Syria, Ukraine and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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

(from the Church of Scotland)

Daily Devotions for Tuesday 21st March, 2023

Upper Room day

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

Reading : MATTHEW 24 verses 3-31
Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
Troubles and Persecutions.
The Awful Horror.
What words or images stay with you?
What is God saying to you today from His Word?

Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to pause and listen for God’s answer to you

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

I name others in a place of persecution at this time

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 MATTHEW 24 verses 3-31 – in another version?
Reflect on the words…. and then Pray….to the LORD our God

I call to the LORD for help;
I plead with him.
I bring him all my complaints;
I tell him all my troubles.

I name others in a place of trouble or persecution

In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.