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Psalm 86

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • How does David describe God in this prayer, and what does he ask for?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • What do you most need to ask God for in your own situation?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • Where is your heart divided that you could ask God to make it whole this week?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • Who could you point to God's goodness and mercy?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Lord, you are good and forgiving, abounding in love. Teach me your way, and give me an undivided heart to fear your name.