Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 September 2025: Finding hope in times of despair
Daily Guide Devotional For Today 13th September 2025 (Saturday)
Welcome to Scripture Union Daily Guide Devotional today. As you read, study and meditate, may the Lord Almighty reveal His essence to you in Jesus’ Name, Amen!
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 September 2025 Today’s Devotional
Topic: Finding hope in times of despair
Opening Prayer
Plant my steps in the sure promises of your word today, dear Lord.
Bible Text
Psalms 102:1-15
Meditation Question
► Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
► Q6: Is there any prayer for me to remember?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 13 September 2025 Outline
We can experience difficulties and afflictions that are overwhelming and could make us feel as if God had abandoned us. Instead of despair, what should we do at such moments (Psalms 102:1-2)?
Sometimes it might even be hard to find the right words to express our feelings. What assurance do we have in Romans 8:26 for such moments? However, this Psalms has words that we can take back to God (Hosea 14:2). Read Psalms 102:3-11 again. Does any of these verses speak specifically to your situation? These verses vividly describe the desperation and distress of the Psalmist and mirror the reality of our human experiences.
Notice how the Psalmist freely poured out his heart to God. When lack, sickness, loneliness, rejection, persecution, war, displacement, loss of employment or loved ones, and other unpleasant experiences make us feel like the Psalmist, let’s remember that God still reigns in His sovereignty (Psalms 102:12). We can call out to Him for help, pour out our hearts to Him without pretence or reservation, and trustfully hope in His intervention (Psalms 102:13; Psalms 50:15).
Insight
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
Spend some time praying, pouring your heart to God without reservation. Express your deepest concerns, fears, and struggles to Him. Invite Him into every aspect of your life today.
Prayer of Faith
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Psalms 91:9-10, 14-16
Prayer for the Week
Pray for God’s constant provision for us his children especially with the way the economy is
Pray for God’s intervention in individuals, families, communities and countries going through times of distress.
Pray for grace to live by faith now more than ever before
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Ezekiel 43-45.
One Year Bible Reading Plan – Hard Copy version: Daniel 1-3
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025
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THANK GOD FOR:
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PRAY FOR:
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PRAY AGAINST:
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