Tag: Wednesday

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 20th December, 2023

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 61
Meditation : take time to consider all that is said here
The year of the LORD’s favour

What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who gives favour

In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on our church neighbours in Kirkgate
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day we ask.

Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 61
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 and all we have before You
And our needy world
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 13th December, 2023

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 49 verses 1-7

Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
A Light to the Nations.
God keeps His promises.

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you today about Himself?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
Pray for an opportunity to be a light to others

In Jesus’ name
Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the work of Edinburgh City Mission
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless this work real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH chapter 49 verses 1-7
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
Our daily bread and living water.
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Shining as a light in our world
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 6th December, 2023

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

Reading : ISAIAH chapter 40 verses 18-26
Meditation : consider afresh what is said here as your day starts.
God Incomparable
Creator God
Holy God

What is your response to God’s written Word today?
What truths will you hold onto today?

Then turn to pray to this God in response

O LORD our God
Thank you for these words
And all they teach me about who you are.
Receive my sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving
And help me keep my eyes upward this day
My God
My Creator
Holy One
Amen and Amen

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on Street Pastors on duty across Scotland this evening
O LORD, give help and hear our prayers we ask this day.

Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 40 verses 18-26
Reflect on the words you have read and then pray in response – to this God, our God

LORD God, our God,
God who deserves our thanks
Our hoped-for Messiah God,
Hear the evening prayers of your people
Keep our eyes upward we ask
For we are indeed in need of rescue from this world
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 29th November, 2023

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

Reading : JOHN chapter 16 again
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
The work of the Holy Spirit
Sadness and Gladness

What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself today?
Who is the Holy Spiri to you in your daily living?

Then pray in response to this God of ours
Father
Son
Holy Spirit

In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen.

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on John and Lindsay and their family.
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from JOHN 16
Reflect on these words of Jesus you read and then pray in response

LORD God, merciful God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
Telling others of this Jesus
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Evening Prayer with Others

As we journey through this week….. with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from JOHN 20 verse 25 – 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 Wednesday – 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 Ukraine, Israel, Gaza, Somalia and other parts of our world in deep need at this time

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