Daily Bible Reading - August 2020 God's Life-Giving Word of Forgiveness and MercySample

August 6 Introduction Today’s reading is a continuation of a communal lament. The people acknowledge that they have sinned and ask God to heed their prayers. Scripture Reading Lamentations 3:25-57 Today’s Key Verse: Lamentations 3:25 The LORD is good to everyone who trusts in him. Reflect What verses express hope and trust in the Lord? What verses in today’s reading resonate with you? What grieves your heart? What will you ask of God today? Pray Gracious God, you know my heart and have examined my ways. Trusting in your love and mercy, I turn to you with an open and humble heart and seek your forgiveness for the wrongs I have done. You hear my cries and comfort me with the assurance of your never-ending compassion. Amen. Prayer Concern Those who are crushed in spirit Tomorrow’s Reading Hosea 1:1—2:1: The prophet Hosea is told to marry an unfaithful woman.