Desperate Prayers Bible Reading Challenge
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Desperate Prayers Bible Reading Challenge
Welcome to the Desperate Prayers Bible reading challenge!
Moments of desperation strike every human heart. Whether tragedy, sickness, or brokenness, the reasons for our despair seem endless.
As I have drenched myself in the Psalms since my daughter, Taylor’s, death, time after time, Psalm 102:17 has arrested my attention.
“He will respond to the prayer of the destitute.”
I researched the word “destitute” because in my mind, I typically would define destitute as “homeless.” Maybe you too? So I read every major Bible translation of this verse, thinking there might be another word to further explain. But after eight translations, each one used the word “destitute.”
Then I began to read various dictionary definitions of the word “destitute.” While we typically interpret this word as “lacking food, clothing or shelter,” the second definition simply means “lacking.”
“He will respond to the prayer of the lacking.”
You see, it’s not about what we lack. It’s the fact that we are always missing something when we rely on ourselves. It’s when we come to Him in honest desperation that God can do incredible work in our hearts and lives.
I formed a one-word prayer in response to Psalm 102. “Lord, I’m desperate. Let it be for You.” Join me as we examine 15 desperate moments in the Bible and the lives of those who echoed this prayer.
Bible Reading Challenge
Introduction
Each month I host a monthly Bible reading plan and journal challenge to help our community enjoy reading God’s Word together and encourage our hearts to be faithful to Him. Together, we have completed over 35 Bible reading plans, including both annual and monthly reading challenges. I’ve developed all sorts of strategies to help us read God’s word faithfully and there is nothing like this monthly system we are working through together.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
- Follow the daily Bible reading plan printable and read the passage. Share what you are learning on social media if you’d like. My goal is to draw closer to Jesus and I want that for you too! This month the hashtags are: #desperateprayers #biblereadingplan
- Recommended: This month’s resource is my new 15-chapter book, Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments.
- Optional: Join the Facebook group to see what others are learning and sharing. Enjoy our prayer community in the group as we pray for one another’s needs. Be in the know with bonus material such as practical tips, tools, and resources Rachel shares, Facebook live videos, and recently added focused music playlists based on the monthly Bible reading challenge topic.
Desperate Prayers Bible Reading Printable
Desperate Prayers: Embracing the Power of Prayer in Life’s Darkest Moments BIBLE READING PLAN
1. Genesis 16:1-15
2. Genesis 21:8-19
3. 2 Samuel 12:1-25
4. Psalm 51:1-12
5. 1 Chronicles 4:9-11
6. Isaiah 58:1-14
7. 2 Chronicles 20:1-12
8. 2 Chronicles 20:13-29
9. Genesis 15:1-17
10. Hebrews 6:13-20
11. Genesis 32:1-21
12. Genesis 32:22-31
13. Genesis 24:1-14
14. Genesis 24:15-26
15. Ephesians 6:10-18
16. 1 Chronicles 5:18-20
17. Romans 8:18-28
18. Psalm 81:1-16
19. 2 Kings 6:8-17
20. Ephesians 1:15-23
21. 1 Samuel 1:1-18
22. 1 Samuel 1:19-24
23. 1 Samuel 2:1-11
24. Joshua 10:1-15
25. Isaiah 55:1-13
26. Jonah 1:1-17
27. Jonah 2:1-10
28. Habakkuk 1:1-11
29. Habakkuk 3:1-19
30. Nehemiah 1:1-11
31. Nehemiah 2:1-10
FREE PLAN PRINTABLE You can use a simple printable copy of the daily reading plan to participate in the Bible reading plan. Click HERE to receive a pdf of the Bible reading printable. Share one with a friend!
Ready? We’ll begin October 1st, just as we do each month!
By his grace,
Rachel
