In pairs together!
Daily Rhythm
Devotional Diary 30 June - 6 July 2025
Readings for this week with thanks to www.umcdiscipleship.org
6 July is the fourth Sunday after Pentecost
2 Kings 5:1-14. The king of Aram sends his army commander, Naaman, to the king of Israel to be cured of leprosy. The king of Israel sends him to Elisha. He sends Naaman to wash in the Jordan River for healing.
Psalm 30. A psalm in thanksgiving for healing from a deadly disease.
Galatians 6:1-16. Paul sets up the dichotomy of life in the Spirit and life in the flesh, then writes in large, capital letters: "THE PEOPLE WHO ARE WANTING TO PUT A GOOD FACE FORWARD IN THE FLESH ARE THE ONES WHO ARE COMPELLING YOU TO BE CIRCUMCISED, AND IT'S JUST TO KEEP FROM BEING PERSECUTED BECAUSE OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST." In other words, they may seem to have good intentions — to keep these Christians in Galatia from persecution as Christians, since by circumcision they could also claim to be Jews who were not subject to persecution — but those intentions are entirely wrong, focused more on saving the flesh than full submission to Christ in the Spirit.
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. Jesus sends out seventy disciples in pairs with instructions to proclaim the arrival of God's kingdom in word and deed, and they return with joy.
Monday:
Adoration Focus: God has chosen you and made you his holy people. Colossians 3:12
Confession: “When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that you Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Matthew 11:25”. This week in our confessions we examine our relationship with our fellow human beings. Each day we will look at a specific sin that may form a barrier between others and ourselves. You are invited to allow God’s Spirit to examine your life and them come to God to begin or continue the process of healing. Today’s barrier: Jealousy.
The Word: See readings above or use your own devotional aids.
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Each day reflect on the words of this line of the Lord’s Prayer: “May your Kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Then think of our world, personal, local, international and pray as the Lord prompts you.
Personal prayers: (Use this section to list people you need to pray for or situations of personal concern that you need to bring before God in prayer)
Dedication: “Every morning a new world is born; Every day a new beginning”
Tuesday:
Adoration Focus: I will praise the Lord at all times; his praise is always on my lips. Psalm 34:1
Confession: “When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that you Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Matthew 11:25”. This week in our confessions we examine our relationship with our fellow human beings. Each day we will look at a specific sin that may form a barrier between others and ourselves. You are invited to allow God’s Spirit to examine your life and them come to God to begin or continue the process of healing. Today’s barrier: Pride.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Each day reflect on the words of this line of the Lord’s Prayer: “May your Kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Then think of our world, personal, local, international and pray as the Lord prompts you.
Dedication: “Every morning a new world is born; Every day a new beginning.”
Wednesday:
Adoration Focus: My whole being praises the Lord. Psalm 34:2
Confession: “When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that you Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Matthew 11:25”. This week in our confessions we examine our relationship with our fellow human beings. Each day we will look at a specific sin that may form a barrier between others and ourselves. You are invited to allow God’s Spirit to examine your life and them come to God to begin or continue the process of healing. Today’s barrier: Fear.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Each day reflect on the words of this line of the Lord’s Prayer: “May your Kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Then think of our world, personal, local, international and pray as the Lord prompts you.
Personal prayers:
Dedication: “Every morning a new world is born; Every day a new beginning.”
Thursday:
Adoration Focus: Where can I go to get away from your Spirit? Where can I run from you? If I go up to the heavens, you are there. If I lie down in the grave, you are there. Psalm 139:7-8
Confession: “When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that you Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Matthew 11:25”. This week in our confessions we examine our relationship with our fellow human beings. Each day we will look at a specific sin that may form a barrier between others and ourselves. You are invited to allow God’s Spirit to examine your life and them come to God to begin or continue the process of healing. Today’s barrier: Arrogance.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Each day reflect on the words of this line of the Lord’s Prayer: “May your Kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Then think of our world, personal, local, international and pray as the Lord prompts you.
Personal prayers:
Dedication: “Every morning a new world is born; Every day a new beginning.”
Friday:
Adoration Focus: You have been saved by God’s grace. Ephesians 2:5
Confession: “When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that you Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Matthew 11:25”. This week in our confessions we examine our relationship with our fellow human beings. Each day we will look at a specific sin that may form a barrier between others and ourselves. You are invited to allow God’s Spirit to examine your life and them come to God to begin or continue the process of healing. Today’s barrier: Overly independant.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Each day reflect on the words of this line of the Lord’s Prayer: “May your Kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Then think of our world, personal, local, international and pray as the Lord prompts you.
Personal prayers:
Dedication: “Every morning a new world is born; Every day a new beginning.”
Saturday:
Adoration Focus: All living things look to you for food, and you give it to them at the right time. You open your hand, and you satisfy all living things. Psalm 145:15-16
Confession: “When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that you Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Matthew 11:25”. This week in our confessions we examine our relationship with our fellow human beings. Each day we will look at a specific sin that may form a barrier between others and ourselves. You are invited to allow God’s Spirit to examine your life and them come to God to begin or continue the process of healing. Today’s barrier: Anger.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Each day reflect on the words of this line of the Lord’s Prayer: “May your Kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Then think of our world, personal, local, international and pray as the Lord prompts you.
Personal prayers:
Dedication: “Every morning a new world is born; Every day a new beginning.”
Sunday:
Adoration Focus: Then I heard all creatures in heaven and earth and under the earth and in the sea saying: “To the One who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power forever and ever.” Revelation 5:13
Confession: “When you are praying, if you are angry with someone, forgive him so that you Father in heaven will also forgive your sins. Matthew 11:25”. This week in our confessions we examine our relationship with our fellow human beings. Each day we will look at a specific sin that may form a barrier between others and ourselves. You are invited to allow God’s Spirit to examine your life and them come to God to begin or continue the process of healing. Today’s barrier: Being Judgemental.
The Word:
Seeking the Kingdom:
Shared Focus: Each day reflect on the words of this line of the Lord’s Prayer: “May your Kingdom come your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” Then think of our world, personal, local, international and pray as the Lord prompts you.
Personal prayers:
Dedication: “Every morning a new world is born; Every day a new beginning.”