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August 6
Introduction
Today’s reading is a continuation of a communal lament. The people acknowledge that they have sinned and ask God to heed their prayers.
Scripture Reading
Lamentations 3:25-57
Today’s Key Verse: Lamentations 3:25
The LORD is good to everyone who trusts in him.
Reflect
What verses express hope and trust in the Lord? What verses in today’s reading resonate with you? What grieves your heart? What will you ask of God today?
Pray
Gracious God, you know my heart and have examined my ways. Trusting in your love and mercy, I turn to you with an open and humble heart and seek your forgiveness for the wrongs I have done. You hear my cries and comfort me with the assurance of your never-ending compassion. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Those who are crushed in spirit
Tomorrow’s Reading
Hosea 1:1—2:1: The prophet Hosea is told to marry an unfaithful woman.
Scripture
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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