Sæktu forritiðDaily Bible Reading — Sustained By God’s Word Of WisdomSýnishorn
September 19
Introduction
James teaches about the source of fights and quarrels, about desiring pleasures, and about humility. He warns his readers about the consequences of criticizing others and boasting.
Today’s Scripture: James 4:10
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Today’s Reading
James 4:1-17
Reflect
What does James say about asking for things and why what we might ask of God is not granted (verses 2, 3)? Have you ever experienced what you believed to be unanswered prayer? If so, what was the circumstance? How do you respond to the statement that sometimes God’s answer is “No”? What are your thoughts concerning James’s statement that “to be the world’s friend means to be God’s enemy” (verse 4)?
Pray
Loving God, teach me to be humble, to put my trust in you, and to ask what is in accord with your will. Strengthen me to resist the devil and draw me near to you. In Jesus’s name I pray, Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who are quarreling
Tomorrow’s Reading
James 5:1-20: James has a warning for the rich and encourages his readers to be patient until the Lord returns.
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About this Plan
Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “Sustained by God’s Word of Wisdom.”
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