Daily Bible Reading–March 2021 God's Word of PrayerMuestra
March 17
Introduction
Today’s reading is the fifth and concluding lament. The community in exile cries out to God, asking God to remember them and to have mercy.
Today’s Scripture Reading
Lamentations 5:1-22
Today’s Key Verse: Lamentations 5:19
But you, O LORD, are king forever and will rule to the end of time.
Reflect
What verses speak of the community’s sense of disgrace? What do the people ask of God?
How would you describe the overall tone of this lament? Is there any evidence of hope? Are there places in our world today where people are experiencing similar suffering?
Pray
O Lord, you are king forever and will rule to the end of time. Look with compassion at all who suffer this day and grant them relief. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.
Prayer Concern
Victims of war and political oppression
Tomorrow’s Reading
Luke 11:1-13: Jesus teaches his disciples to pray.
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Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage and key verse for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, a prayer and prayer concern to help you connect to God and be of spiritual support to others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme “God’s Word of Prayer.”
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