October 2023

Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me and giving me your Son. Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrifice offered for me. Holy Spirit, thank you for coming to live in me. Read JEREMIAH 28 The False Prophet Hananiah 28 In the fifth month of that same year, the fourth year, early in the reign […]

Opening Prayer As I come to your Word today, Holy God, I lift up the rulers of the great nations of the world before you. Pour out your grace and mercy; turn minds and hearts to you. Read JEREMIAH 27 Judah to Serve Nebuchadnezzar 27 Early in the reign of Zedekiah[a] son of Josiah king of Judah, this

Opening Prayer Lord, I am grateful for the freedom that is mine to have the Bible, to fellowship with other believers, and to worship you wherever and however I choose. Read PSALM 69 Psalm 69[a] For the director of music. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. 1 Save me, O God,    for the waters have come up to

Opening Prayer Father, thank you—you are always available when I come to you. As I meet with you today, show me how to better serve you. Read JEREMIAH 26 Jeremiah Threatened With Death 26 Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the Lord: 2 “This is what the Lord says: Stand in the courtyard of

Opening Prayer Lord God, as I come to your Word today, may I be attentive to how you would use it to draw me closer to you and more in tune with your will for me. Read JEREMIAH 25 Seventy Years of Captivity 25 The word came to Jeremiah concerning all the people of Judah in the

Opening Prayer Prepare my heart, Father, to receive and apply what you would have me see in your Word today. Read JEREMIAH 24 Two Baskets of Figs 24 After Jehoiachin[a] son of Jehoiakim king of Judah and the officials, the skilled workers and the artisans of Judah were carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar king

Opening Prayer God of heaven and earth, thank you for your truth that never changes. Help me to hear your voice and cling to what is right in your eyes. Read JEREMIAH 23:9-40 Lying Prophets 9 Concerning the prophets: My heart is broken within me;    all my bones tremble.I am like a drunken man,    like a strong man overcome by

Opening Prayer Lord God, thank you for your Word. Please use it to help me know and follow you better. Read JEREMIAH 23:1-8 The Righteous Branch 23 “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. 2 Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you

Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to seek your kingdom and righteousness today. Help me to represent your kingdom in ways that draw others to you. Read JEREMIAH 22 Judgment Against Wicked Kings 22 This is what the Lord says: “Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and proclaim this message there: 2 ‘Hear the word of the Lord to you, king

Opening Prayer Father in heaven, who listens to my every word, even my every thought, who sees my every action and lack of action, I commit all that I am to bring you glory today. Read PSALM 68 Psalm 68[a] For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. A song. 1 May God arise, may his enemies