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Application: Adding Scripture to Our Routine
This week, we’ll focus on incorporating scripture reading into our daily rhythm. Our reading comes from Psalm 40.
Here’s what each day will look like:
Next, read the portion of Psalm 40 slowly. You may even want to write it out as you reflect on it. Meditate on the passage, considering these questions:
At the end of each day, offer a prayer of thanks to God.
We’ve divided this passage over 4 days because we want to focus on progress, not perfection. If you feel led to go further, you’re welcome to explore another Psalm and continue meditating on God’s word.
This week, we’ll focus on incorporating scripture reading into our daily rhythm. Our reading comes from Psalm 40.
Here’s what each day will look like:
- Set aside 15 minutes.
- Begin with 1 minute in stillness, quieting your mind and allowing your thoughts to settle.
- Pray, asking the Holy Spirit to meet you during this time.
Next, read the portion of Psalm 40 slowly. You may even want to write it out as you reflect on it. Meditate on the passage, considering these questions:
- What does the text say?
- What does the text mean?
- What do I need to do?
- Why do I need to do it?
At the end of each day, offer a prayer of thanks to God.
We’ve divided this passage over 4 days because we want to focus on progress, not perfection. If you feel led to go further, you’re welcome to explore another Psalm and continue meditating on God’s word.
Day 1
📖 Read
Psalm 40: 1-3
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the Lord.
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🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.
Psalm 40: 1-3
I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.
3 He put a new song in my mouth,
a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and put their trust in the Lord.
❤️ Explore
- What does the text say?
- What does the text mean?
- What do I need to do?
- Why do I need to do it?
🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.
Day 2
📖 Read
Psalm 40:4-8
4 Blessed is the man who makes
the Lord his trust,
who does not turn to the proud,
to those who go astray after a lie!
5 You have multiplied, O Lord my God,
your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;
none can compare with you!
I will proclaim and tell of them,
yet they are more than can be told.
6 In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted,
but you have given me an open ear.[a]
Burnt offering and sin offering
you have not required.
7 Then I said, “Behold, I have come;
in the scroll of the book it is written of me:
8 I delight to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.”
❤️ Explore
🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.
Psalm 40:4-8
4 Blessed is the man who makes
the Lord his trust,
who does not turn to the proud,
to those who go astray after a lie!
5 You have multiplied, O Lord my God,
your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us;
none can compare with you!
I will proclaim and tell of them,
yet they are more than can be told.
6 In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted,
but you have given me an open ear.[a]
Burnt offering and sin offering
you have not required.
7 Then I said, “Behold, I have come;
in the scroll of the book it is written of me:
8 I delight to do your will, O my God;
your law is within my heart.”
❤️ Explore
- What does the text say?
- What does the text mean?
- What do I need to do?
- Why do I need to do it?
🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.
Day 3
📖 Read
Psalm 40:9-12
I have told the glad news of deliverance[b]
in the great congregation;
behold, I have not restrained my lips,
as you know, O Lord.
10 I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart;
I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation;
I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.
11 As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain
your mercy from me;
your steadfast love and your faithfulness will
ever preserve me!
12 For evils have encompassed me
beyond number;
my iniquities have overtaken me,
and I cannot see;
they are more than the hairs of my head;
my heart fails me.
❤️ Explore
🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.
Psalm 40:9-12
I have told the glad news of deliverance[b]
in the great congregation;
behold, I have not restrained my lips,
as you know, O Lord.
10 I have not hidden your deliverance within my heart;
I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation;
I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.
11 As for you, O Lord, you will not restrain
your mercy from me;
your steadfast love and your faithfulness will
ever preserve me!
12 For evils have encompassed me
beyond number;
my iniquities have overtaken me,
and I cannot see;
they are more than the hairs of my head;
my heart fails me.
❤️ Explore
- What does the text say?
- What does the text mean?
- What do I need to do?
- Why do I need to do it?
🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.
Day 4
📖 Read
Psalm 40:13-17
13 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me!
O Lord, make haste to help me!
14 Let those be put to shame and disappointed altogether
who seek to snatch away my life;
let those be turned back and brought to dishonor
who delight in my hurt!
15 Let those be appalled because of their shame
who say to me, “Aha, Aha!”
16 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who love your salvation
say continually, “Great is the Lord!”
17 As for me, I am poor and needy,
but the Lord takes thought for me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
do not delay, O my God!
❤️ Explore
🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.
Psalm 40:13-17
13 Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me!
O Lord, make haste to help me!
14 Let those be put to shame and disappointed altogether
who seek to snatch away my life;
let those be turned back and brought to dishonor
who delight in my hurt!
15 Let those be appalled because of their shame
who say to me, “Aha, Aha!”
16 But may all who seek you
rejoice and be glad in you;
may those who love your salvation
say continually, “Great is the Lord!”
17 As for me, I am poor and needy,
but the Lord takes thought for me.
You are my help and my deliverer;
do not delay, O my God!
❤️ Explore
- What does the text say?
- What does the text mean?
- What do I need to do?
- Why do I need to do it?
🙏 Pray
Offer a prayer of thanks before God.
✅ Action
Celebrate today’s win and set your next time in God’s word.