“How to get started reading the Bible”—we’ve all googled it before. No matter how far we’ve come on our faith journey, reading the Bible can be hard! We’re right there with you. We see these Scripture meditations as a way to read Scripture in a digestible way. Let’s start together, one verse at a time!
When You Don’t Know What to Do with Your Career
Do you ever feel like you’re letting others down by not knowing your career path yet?
We can feel frustrated as we see our friends and family succeed in their dreams with straightforward direction and seemingly no bumps in the road. All the while, we’re struggling to find a purpose we are passionate about and that we can make into a successful career. It can feel like we’re letting others down—parents, professors, friends, etc.—but what hurts the most is that we feel like we’re letting ourselves down.
It’s hard when God hasn’t revealed his path for us, and we feel stuck. It kinda sucks.
These times in our faith are very real and trying. And it’s okay to be frustrated with God.
When we’re feeling lost, we like to look over this Psalm to keep in mind that God is our stronghold even when things feel dark. Check out the prayers and Scripture meditation below.
When we’re feeling lost, we like to look over this Psalm to keep in mind that God is our stronghold even when things feel dark. Check out the prayers and Scripture meditation below.
Psalm 31:3-4
3 Since you are my rock and my fortress,
for the sake of your name lead and guide me.
4 Keep me free from the trap that is set for me,
for you are my refuge.
What This Teaches Us about God
- He is our rock (v. 3)
- He provides guidance (v. 3)
- He is with us in hardship (v. 4)
Prayers of Response
Lord, I feel guilty for being impatient and moving ahead with _________, when I can see now that it probably wasn’t your best for me.
God, I admit that I’m frustrated with you about _________.
Prayer Requests
Lord, today I need your guidance and direction for _________.
Please remind _________ (name) today that you are their rock, especially in difficult times.
Prayers of Readiness
Holy Spirit, guide me in _________ as I continue forward with my journey, placing you at the center, knowing that your plan will shine through.
Lord, send a sign to confirm that you’re really guiding me to _________.
We believe simple Scripture meditations like this help us in our mission to creatively explore how we connect with God in the ordinary, extraordinary, everyday moments of life. For more Scripture meditations, visit this page!
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