How Not to Ruin Your Life Reading Plan
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Week 1
Day 1
Scripture
Read Proverbs Chapter 1.
Observation
What’s happening in this section of Scripture? Write down a summary or a few key points that stood out to you.
Application
Look back at what stood out to you from this Scripture. How can it apply to your own life?
Prayer
Lord, help me value Your wisdom above my own. Please keep me from temptation as I submit my own ways, thoughts, and understanding to You, because the wisdom You teach is better than the world’s. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Day 2
Scripture
Read Proverbs Chapter 2.
Observation
What’s happening in this section of Scripture? Write down a summary or a few key points that stood out to you.
Application
Look back at what stood out to you from this Scripture. How can it apply to your own life?
Prayer
Thank You, God, for freely giving Your wisdom when I ask for it! You hold the ultimate understanding of what’s right and wrong. Help me remember that in You, I have guidance, protection, and understanding. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Day 3
Scripture
Read Proverbs Chapter 3.
Observation
What’s happening in this section of Scripture? Write down a summary or a few key points that stood out to you.
Application
Look back at what stood out to you from this Scripture. How can it apply to your own life?
Prayer
God, I trust in You completely. I will not lean on my own understanding of things, but instead, I will trust in Your Word. I submit my actions to You and trust that You will lead me in the ways I should go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Day 4
Scripture
Read Proverbs Chapter 4.
Observation
What’s happening in this section of Scripture? Write down a summary or a few key points that stood out to you.
Application
Look back at what stood out to you from this Scripture. How can it apply to your own life?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for Your instruction. It’s a true guide showing the way I should go and a bright path in front of me. Help me guard my heart against temptation, and give me understanding of what’s right in Your eyes. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Day 5
Scripture
Read Proverbs Chapter 5.
Observation
What’s happening in this section of Scripture? Write down a summary or a few key points that stood out to you.
Application
Look back at what stood out to you from this Scripture. How can it apply to your own life?
Prayer
Lord, keep me close to You and far from making choices that would harm me. Help me be content in what I have and not desire what belongs to others. Thank You for all You’ve given me; I commit to stewarding what I have well. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Day 6
Scripture
Read Proverbs Chapter 6.
Observation
What’s happening in this section of Scripture? Write down a summary or a few key points that stood out to you.
Application
Look back at what stood out to you from this Scripture. How can it apply to your own life?
Prayer
Lord, please teach me the ways of hard work and diligence. Help me to not covet others and to remind myself daily of Your wisdom, because I know it will always show me the ways I should go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Day 7
Scripture
Read Proverbs Chapter 7.
Observation
What’s happening in this section of Scripture? Write down a summary or a few key points that stood out to you.
Application
Look back at what stood out to you from this Scripture. How can it apply to your own life?
Prayer
Lord, I pray against the temptation of sin in this world. I want to keep my eyes fixed on You, because I know You’re better than anything this world has to offer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.