Sæktu forritiðDaily Bible Reading - August 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and MercySýnishorn
August 5
Introduction
Today’s reading is from a section of the book of Lamentations that focuses on punishment, repentance, and hope and attests to the LORD’s steadfast mercy.
Scripture Reading
Lamentations 3:1-24
Today’s Key Verse: Lamentations 3:24
The LORD is all I have, and so in him I put my hope.
Reflect
Imagine yourself as the author of today’s reading – one who is living in exile after witnessing the devastating destruction of the city and its place of worship. What emotions are being expressed? What are your thoughts as you read these verses? Are any of the verses especially meaningful to you? Do any of the verses offer comfort? What verses speak of hope?
Pray
Lord God, thank you for your tender mercies that are new and fresh each morning. You assure me with your unfailing love, and in you I place my hope. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who feel hopeless
Tomorrow’s Reading
Lamentations 3:25-57: A continuation of a communal lament.
Ritningin
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 “God’s Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and Mercy.”
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