10/27 – 11/2

This week we will finish reading Proverbs, then begin reading another Old Testament book of wisdom, Ecclesiastes. No matter which book of the Bible we are reading, each day we have opportunities to acknowledge our source of life, salvation, and wisdom. As you finish reading Proverbs and begin reading Ecclesiastes, you are encouraged to choose the Lord’s wisdom, will, and way for your life as you daily acknowledge Christ Jesus as our Savior and Lord.

 

The format of this plan is designed for you to use as much or little as you have time to use each day. Below is a guide for the daily use of this devotional:

Each Day

• Read the Psalm
• Spend a few minutes in silence as you wait in the presence of the Lord
• Listen to and/or Sing a worship song or hymn
• Watch the videos before or on Thursday
• Read The Bible verses for the day
• Pray
• Live according to your faith in Christ Jesus

 

 

DAILY PSALM:

READ PSALM 34 to begin your time set apart to be with and encounter the living God. Consider using the psalmist’s words as an opening prayer.

 

 

SILENCE & SOLITUDE:

You are encouraged to spend a few minutes quietly alone with God after reading the Psalm. You may find it helpful to sit, kneel, lay down, or walk as the message rolls around in your heart and mind.

 

 

LISTEN to and/or SING a worship song or hymn to help you respond to God. You may find it helpful to use the same song each day, or a different one on some, or all, of the days because of what the Bible verses bring to mind.

 

 

VIDEO TO WATCH:

You are invited to watch the videos about Proverbs and Ecclesiastes using the links provided before reading verses from Ecclesiastes this week:

Proverbs – What It Teaches About Being Good at Life by The Bible Project

 

The Disturbing But Surprising Wisdom of Ecclesiastes by The Bible Project: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeUiuSK81-0&t=8s

 

Book of Ecclesiastes Summary by The Bible Project

 

 

DAILY BIBLE VERSES:

Sunday – Proverbs 27

 

Monday – Proverbs 28

 

Tuesday – Proverbs 28

 

Wednesday – Proverbs 30

 

Thursday – Proverbs 31

 

Friday – Ecclesiastes 1-2

 

Saturday – Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

 

 

PRAY:

You are encouraged to let the Bible verses you read guide your prayer. You may find it helpful to use the daily suggestions as well:

 

Sunday – Pray to receive the grace, love, and fellowship God is offering you. Offer thanks and praises to our God. Pray for the people of Jesus’ Church throughout the world, including Catholics, Orthodox believers, and other Protestants. The “other Protestants” includes the Livingstone Anglican Church.

 

Monday – Thank and praise the Lord. Pray for those who are closest to you, including family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.

 

Tuesday – Thank and praise our God. Lift up leaders and those who point others towards God.

 

Wednesday – Thank and praise the Lord. Lift up the worries and concerns you have for the world, people in need, as well as for yourself.

 

Thursday – Offer thanks to God for the many blessings you have been given and continue to receive. You may find it helpful to write them in a journal or somewhere you can read through the list again later.

 

Friday – Thank and praise the Lord our God. Confess your sins and failures and ask for forgiveness as you forgive those who have sinned against you.

 

Saturday – Offer thanks and prayers of praise. You may find it helpful to kneel, lay on the floor, sit with your hands on your legs with palms facing up, or stand raising your arms as an expression of worship as you pray.

 

*If you do not have a Bible, consider downloading the YouVersion Bible App for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play for your smartphone or tablet. You can also use www.BibleGateway.com to look up and read various translations of Bible verses online.