Reading the Bible is an important part of how we can grow in our faith, but we know many people question why the Bible is not relevant for today. With its old language and confusing references, it can feel irrelevant or disconnected. But these Scripture meditations are meant to help us bridge that disconnect and encounter reasons why the Bible is relevant.
Tired of Being the Bigger Person?
Tired of being the bigger person? Especially when others donโt seem concerned with the best way to handle things and are just looking out for themselves?
Even when itโs tempting to stop being the bigger person, itโs not worth the cost. Press on, friend. Keep faithfully choosing what is good, honest, and peaceful. Thatโs all you can controlโand even when you aren’t strong enough to make that choice, God will help you!
Check out this Scripture meditation for some encouragement.
Psalm 37:37-38
37 Consider the blameless, observe the upright;
a future awaits those who seek peace.
38 But all sinners will be destroyed;
there will be no future for the wicked.
What This Teaches Us about God
- You will uphold those who choose what is right (v. 37)
- You give a future to those who seek peace (v. 37)
- You donโt allow wrong-doing to go on forever (v. 38)
Prayers of Response
I praise you, God, because even though _________ feels so unfair now, your long-term plan is to right all wrongs!
Lord, when it comes to _________, it doesnโt seem like I have much of a future, even though Iโve tried to choose what is right.
Prayer Requests
Please help me understand what the most upright way to handle _________ is, because I feel unsure about it.
Give _________ (name) the strength to seek peace in their current situation, even though theyโve been hurt by _________.
Prayers of Readiness
Jesus, when it comes to _________ this week, I will choose to seek peace by listening well to others, instead of trying so hard for my voice to be heard.
Lord, I look forward to having a future with you because _________.
Scripture meditations are one way to start reading the Bible more. Theyโre here to help us connect with God in the ordinary, extraordinary, everyday moments of lifeโvisit this page for more!
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Versionยฎ, NIVยฎ. Copyright ยฉ 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.โข Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The โNIVโ and โNew International Versionโ are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.โข
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