As we journey through this week – with God – together – you may want to revisit today’s Daily Devotions from ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12– as we continue to consider the GOOD NEWS about Jesus through 2022
We PAUSE with the Lord in prayer as the day closes
We REJOICE in the blessings He has given this day – to us and to others
We ASK for His presence, peace and strength – for ourselves and for others in our world at this time
We YIELD – say Yes – to His Kingdom ways for tomorrow
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12
Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us about fasting.
True Fasting
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?
Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God who helps.
Look again at verses 6-8 as you turn to prayer
Praying for people suffering injustice in our world
Praying for those working for truth and justice
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 children and families in Brunei
O LORD God, have mercy on this nation and hear our prayers this day we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these verses again from ISAIAH chapter 58 verses 1-12
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD our God
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!
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.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 50 verses 4-11
Meditation : prayerfully consider these words this morning
Obedience of the LORD’s Servant.
What words stays with you?
What is God teaching/reminding you about Himself?
Then pray in response to this God of ours
Pray with confidence
Pray with honesty
Pray with humility
In Jesus’ name
Amen and amen!
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on the children and families in Syria
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them all real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from ISAIAH chapter 50 verses 4-11
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
As we thank you for your Church worldwide
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God, the Three in One
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 44 verses 1-8
Meditation : consider all that is said here as your day starts.
The LORD is the only God.
What is your response to God’s written Word today?
Is there a prayer of worship on your lips?
Then turn to pray to God in response
O LORD our God,
Thank you for all 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
In Jesus’ name, Amen
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on women persecuted in Egypt
O LORD, give help and hear our prayers we ask this day.
Evening
Reading : read this passage again from ISAIAH chapter 44 verses 1-8
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
Hear the evening prayers of your people
For we are indeed in need of rescue from this world
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from Jesus
Reading : ISAIAH chapter 38
Meditation : consider this chapter this morning.
King Hezekiah’s illness and recovery.
What is God saying to you today as your day starts?
Is there someone in need you can pray for – now?
And then pray in response – to this God of ours
Looking again at verses 19 and 20 as you turn to prayer
O LORD our God,
Hear our morning prayers
Give healing and recovery we ask.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen and amen!
Midday
Pray God’s blessing on women persecuted in Kyrgyzstan
LORD, hear our prayers and give help real good we ask.
Evening
Reading : read these set verses again from ISAIAH chapter 38
Humbly reflect on what you read and then pray in response –
for yourself and for others seeking God’s healing at this time
LORD God, Father God, hear our many different prayers
As we thank you for your power to heal and to help
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
