SUPPORTING SCRIPTURE


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 you bridge that disconnect and encounter reasons why the Bible IS relevant.

Did God Forget about Me?

If you ever feel like God doesnโ€™t care, consider the bigger picture.

Today, weโ€™re in Psalm 115, letting Scripture widen our perspective of Godโ€™s long-term promises to bless and remember.ย 

Join us through this Scripture meditation and the following prayers.

Psalm 115:11-15

11 You who fear him, trust in the Lordโ€”

ย ย ย ย he is their help and shield.

12 The Lord remembers us and will bless us:

ย ย ย He will bless his people Israel,

ย ย ย ย he will bless the house of Aaron,

13 he will bless those who fear the Lordโ€”

ย ย ย ย small and great alike.

14 May the Lord cause you to flourish,

ย ย ย ย both you and your children.

15 May you be blessed by the Lord,

ย ย ย ย the Maker of heaven and earth.

What This Teaches Us about God

  • He does not forget us (v. 12)
  • He helps us thrive (v. 14)
  • Heโ€™s a powerful creator (v. 15)

Prayers of Response

Lord, when I think about ___________, it doesnโ€™t feel like youโ€™re helping me enough.ย 

Father, I want to be someone who โ€œtrusts in the Lord,โ€ but I find it hard when __________.

Prayer Requests

Jesus, please help ___________ (name) to thrive as they __________.

Help me to remember how you blessed me when __________.

Prayers of Readiness

Lord, please bless me today as I __________.

Please helpย  ___________ (name) to believe that you have not forgotten them.

 

Scripture meditations are one way to start reading the Bible more. Theyโ€™re here to help us connect with God in the ordinary, extraordinary, everyday moments of lifeโ€”visit this page for more!

Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Versionยฎ, NIVยฎ. Copyright ยฉ 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.โ„ข Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The โ€œNIVโ€ and โ€œNew International Versionโ€ are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.โ„ข