Daily Devotions for Wednesday 27th January, 2021

Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from God

Reading : 2 CORINTHIANS 1 verses 3-11

Meditation : take time to consider what these verses teach us about our God.
Giving thanks to God, the God of all Comfort.
What are you challenged and encouraged by this morning?

Then take the time to Pray to this God, our God
Look again at verses 3 and 4 as you turn to prayer
Giving thanks for….
Asking help for….


In Jesus’ Name
Amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on those in need of comfort at this time
O LORD God, have mercy on each and all and hear our prayers this day.

Evening

Reading : read these verses again from 2 CORINTHIANS 1
Reflect on the words…. And then pray to the LORD, our God of comfort

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

A Call to Wednesday Evening Prayer

As part of our daily rhythm of Prayer and Devotion you are invited to pause and pray with others as your day closes.

You may want to revisit the Daily Devotions for today from MARK 4 vs 35-41.

You may need to name others before Father God.

You may want to be still with our God as you look back on your day.

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Wednesday..as the nation journeys through this further stage of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends

For all business owners in our city at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making

Daily Devotions for Wednesday 20th January, 2021

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

Reading : MARK 4 verses 35-41

Meditation : prayerfully consider these events as you imagine all that happens.
Jesus calms a Storm.
What words stays with you?
Is there a storm you want Jesus to calm – for you or others?

Then pray in response to this Jesus – with confidence


Amen and amen!

Midday
Pray God’s blessing on your family members in 2021
O LORD, hear our prayers and bless them real good we ask.

Evening
Reading : read the verses again from MARK 4
Reflect on the words you read and then pray in response

LORD God, mighty God, our God, hear our evening prayers
As we thank you for all you have provided this day
As we thank you for your guiding hand this day
As we name others in need before you
In Jesus’ name, Amen

Pause to Pray with Others

On this particular Wednesday..as the nation journeys through this further stage of Lockdown.. you are invited to pause and pray with others in our city and across the nation…to the LORD our God, our Father God.

You are encouraged to pray for all those affected by the coronavirus

For family and friends and neighbours

For the City Council in Edinburgh at this time

For NHS and Care Home staff in our city

For our country and our national leaders at this time of decision making

A Call to Midday prayer

As part of our rhythm of Prayer and Daily Devotion you are invited to pause and pray with others at this time.

You are encouraged to pray over the Midday topic for today…..to Pray God’s blessing on the work of Bethany Christian Trust at this time.

In Jesus’ name..Amen.