As part of our rhythm of devotion and prayer as a church family we set aside the space above the Kirkgate Cafe each Tuesday…..a place with space….the Upper Room.
You are encouraged to take time out….on this particular Tuesday….the day before the season of Lent starts….
7.30am-7.30pm
Opportunities to pray with others
7.30-8am
12-12.30pm
2.45-3.45pm
7-7.30pm
You are invited to pause and pray at this time of the day.
You may wish to revisit the Kirk’s Daily Devotions for today as you pray with others gathered in the Upper Room.
In this wintry week you are invited to take time out
with God
in the Upper Room
above the Café
A place with space
7.30am-7.30pm
There are opportunities to pray with others
7.30-8am
12noon-12.30pm
2.445-3.45pm
7-7.30pm
Upper Room day – time-out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus, Saviour and Lord
Reading : MATTHEW 5 verse 9
Meditation : take time and consider this verse this morning.
What is God saying to you today and what is your response?
Take time to Pray in response – including for others known to you at this time
Oh LORD our God
Hear our prayers
For our world
For our family
For peacemakers in our day
In Jesus’ name, 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 this verse again from MATTHEW 5
Reflect…. and then Pray as your day closes
God of perfect peace,
My God, our God,
Hear our evening prayers
As we call out for peace in our world
As we journey from today to tomorrow
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
This Tuesday the Upper Room waits for you….
A place with space
Time out
With God
7.30am-7.30pm
Upper Room day – time out with God
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Father God
Reading : MATTHEW 5 verse 4
Meditation : consider what is said here by Jesus… at the start of your day.
Which words stay with you? What is God saying to you from His Word?
And then Pray in response to what you have read
Taking time to wait before God
For yourself and for others in need of comfort
In Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Midday
Take time to listen for God to speak with you at this time of day
…..and respond to His voice….
Father God…thank you.
Evening
Reading : read the verse again from MATTHEW 5
Reflect prayerfully on these words…. And then pray as your day closes
LORD God, God of all comfort,
Have mercy we ask
On those who mourn
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
