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Daily Devotions for Tuesday 24th August, 2021
Upper Room day
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : PSALM 142
Meditation : take time and consider this psalm this morning.
A Prayer for Help.
What words or images stay with you?
What is your prayer today?
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.
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 PSALM 142 again – 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.
In Jesus’ name.
Amen and Amen.
Rhythm of Time-Out
As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place, and COVID-19 guidelines are carefully followed.
This Tuesday the Upper Room will be open 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – for the first time?
* To find space to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – for yourself and for others
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these slower days and moments
There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7pm – and John and others will be glad to share these with you.
You are also invited to take a meaningful walk…around the Pathway of Peace that has been available during July and August around the Kirk building….starting at the Offering House.
We would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider what God is saying to you at this time from the words displayed at various locations from the Bible.
You are invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.
You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate.
The Daily Devotions have been taking us to the Psalms in July and August – and you may want to pray a psalm each day. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.
And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…
Above all – make the most of a regular time-out – for body, mind and spirit!
The pattern used by 24-7 Prayer/Lectio365 has been a blessing to many of us….
P-ause
R-ejoice
A-sk
Y-ield/say Yes to God’s ways!
Midday Prayer
You are invited to pause and pray with those gathered in the Upper Room
P-ause
R-ejoice
A-sk
Y-ield
Daily Devotions for Tuesday 17th August, 2021
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : PSALM 131
Meditation : consider this short passage as your day starts.
A Prayer of Trust.
What do the words mean for you in your life at this time?
Take time to Pray in response to the LORD our God
Resting in Him as you step into this day
In Jesus’ Name
Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
‘Thy Kingdom come’ Father God
LORD our God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read the passage again from PSALM 131
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to this God in response
Lord Jesus, Son of God, Giver of rest,
Hear our evening prayers,
As we return our thanks to you.
As we look back on our day
As we trust you for tomorrow
As we now rest in You this evening
Amen and Amen.
Upper Room Time-Out
As a Church we usually set aside a Tuesday each week and provide a place with space – the UPPER ROOM – a place for time-out in our busy days above the Kirkgate Cafe. This is a safe place, and COVID-19 guidelines are carefully followed.
This Tuesday the Upper Room re-opens 7.30am-7.30pm – and perhaps this will be a place for you to visit – for the first time?
* To find space to be still in a busy world
** To pause and pray with God – for yourself and for others
* To listen to God – Father Son and Holy Spirit – in these slower days and moments
There will be opportunities to pause and pray with others – at 8am – 12 noon – 7pm – and John and others will be glad to share these with you.
You are also invited to take a meaningful walk…around the Pathway of Peace that has been available during July and August around the Kirk building….starting at the Offering House.
We would invite you to take a walk around the Kirkyard and consider what God is saying to you at this time from the words displayed at various locations from the Bible.
You are invited to use the bench at the top left of the Kirkyard (under the large tree) to pause and pray – to be still with God – to ask, seek, knock, wait and receive.
You are also reminded of the Prayer Wall available on the Kirk website under the Prayer tab – a place you can bring your prayers – and ask for prayer from the Prayer Team if appropriate.
The Daily Devotions have been taking us to the Psalms in July and August – and you may want to pray a psalm each day. This is available on the Kirk website blog and our social media pages on Facebook and Twitter from 7am- and in the church magazine.
And – don’t forget the brief Sunday morning Reflection at 8am…
Above all – make the most of a summer time-out – for body, mind and spirit!
The pattern used by 24-7 Prayer/Lectio365 has been a blessing to many of us….
P-ause
R-ejoice
A-sk
Y-ield/say Yes to God’s ways!