This Month

​We're walking through a passage from the Psalms every day for the month of September. Set aside some time each day to read the verse for the day, and then go through each of the questions below. You may not be able to answer each question every single day, but these will guide your time this month as you seek God through His Word. 
Questions
What do I learn about God in this verse?
What do I learn about myself through this verse?
What is God asking me to change?
How does this verse reinforce what God is showing me through my fasting and praying?
Will I allow God to lead me in what He’s showing me? What could that look like today? 
September 1st
You search out my path and my lying down
    and are acquainted with all my ways.
Even before a word is on my tongue,
    behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.
Psalm 139:3-4
September 2nd
But I call to God,
    and the Lord will save me.
Evening and morning and at noon
    I utter my complaint and moan,
    and he hears my voice.
Psalm 55:16-17
September 3rd
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
    be acceptable in your sight,
    O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
September 4th
For God alone my soul waits in silence;
    from him comes my salvation.
He alone is my rock and my salvation,
    my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken.
Psalm 62:1-2
September 5th
Cast your burden on the Lord,
    and he will sustain you;
he will never permit
    the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 55:22
September 6th
But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,
    my glory, and the lifter of my head.
Psalm 3:3
September 7th
Give ear to my words, O Lord;
    consider my groaning.
Give attention to the sound of my cry,
    my King and my God,
    for to you do I pray.
O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice;
    in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch.
Psalm 5:1-3
​September 8th
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;
    incline your ear to me; hear my words.
Wondrously show your steadfast love,
    O Savior of those who seek refuge
    from their adversaries at your right hand.
Keep me as the apple of your eye;
    hide me in the shadow of your wings,
Psalm 17:6-8
​September 9th
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
    They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds;
    there is none who does good.
Psalm 14:1
September 10th
In you, O Lord, do I take refuge;
    let me never be put to shame;
    in your righteousness deliver me!
Incline your ear to me;
    rescue me speedily!
Be a rock of refuge for me,
    a strong fortress to save me!
For you are my rock and my fortress;
    and for your name's sake you lead me and guide me;
you take me out of the net they have hidden for me,
    for you are my refuge.
Into your hand I commit my spirit;
    you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.
Psalm 31:1-5
September 11th
In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him;
    all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”
Psalm 10:4
September 12th
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
    but the haughty he knows from afar.
Psalm 138:6
September 13th
May God be gracious to us and bless us
    and make his face to shine upon us, 
that your way may be known on earth,
    your saving power among all nations.
Psalm 67:1-2
September 14th
The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.
Psalm 145:18
September 15th
God is our refuge and strength,
    a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
    though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
Psalm 46:1-2
September 16th
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4
September 17th
When the cares of my heart are many,
    your consolations cheer my soul.
Psalm 94:19
September 18th
Wait for the Lord;
    be strong, and let your heart take courage;
    wait for the Lord!
Psalm 27:14
September 19th
Create in me a clean heart, O God,
    and renew a right spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10
September 20th
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
    You have given me relief when I was in distress.
    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
Psalm 4:1
September 21st
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
    whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity,
    and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
Psalm 32:1-2
September 22nd
Who can discern his errors?
    Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
    let them not have dominion over me!
Then I shall be blameless,
    and innocent of great transgression.
Psalm 19:12-13
September 23rd
Help us, O God of our salvation,
    for the glory of your name;
deliver us, and atone for our sins,
    for your name's sake!
Psalm 79:9
September 24th
But with you there is forgiveness,
    that you may be feared.
Psalm 130:4
September 25th
Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105
September 26th
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life;
    of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
September 27th
For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,
    for my hope is from him.
He only is my rock and my salvation,
    my fortress; I shall not be shaken.
On God rests my salvation and my glory;
    my mighty rock, my refuge is God.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
    pour out your heart before him;
    God is a refuge for us. 
Psalm 62:5-8
September 28th
Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
    for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
    for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8
September 29th
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel;
    in the night also my heart instructs me.
I have set the Lord always before me;
    because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Psalm 16:7-8
September 30th
Trust in the Lord, and do good;
    dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. 
Delight yourself in the Lord,
    and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:3-4

How can we seek Him out?

Bible Reading

The Bible is the primary way that God speaks to us. Reading His Word helps us see more of who He is, what He's done, and how we're supposed to live in light of that. As we go through the NINE/30, we commit to dig into His Word. 

​Maybe you've never really read the Bible before, or maybe you're finding that it's tough to stay consistent. Wherever you find yourself, we want to give you some resources to kickstart your habit of getting into the Word of God, especially for the NINE/30.
Reading Plans
Below you'll find several reading plans (all through YouVersion) of various lengths that you can dive into this month. If you've never read the Bible, or haven't read it consistently, we recommend starting small – God will meet you where you're at and speak to you through whatever plan you choose to start!
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Selah: Defining Rest in an Age of Productivity - 5 Days
7-Day Reset with Jesus
James: Faith/Work - 13-Day Reading Plan
30k 30-Day Challenge
Our Daily Bread - 30 Days
Articles

Prayer

Prayer is our way of directly communicating with God. Communication happens both ways: we pray in faith that God listens, and He answers (even when we don't feel like He does). We pray because the Bible calls us to do it and because we believe that God listens to His children.

Prayer doesn't always come naturally, even if you've been a Christian for years. But the best way to build a strong personal relationship with God is through prayer. Think about it this way: the God of the universe, who put the stars in the sky, set the earth in motion, and holds all things together, wants to have a relationship with YOU! How amazing is that? Prayer is simply our opportunity to build that relationship with Him over time, one conversation at a time.
Prayer Topics
Here are some ideas to get your prayers started this month.

Your spiritual life:
  • Pray that God will help you to continually walk in love.
  • Pray that God will help you to walk by faith in His Word.
  • Ask God to give you more and more grace.
  • Pray that God will give you compassion for the lost and the unsaved world.
  • Ask God to strengthen your heart and help you to remain faithful when challenges arise.
For the church:
  • Pray for unity in the church.
  • Pray that God would be glorified in all things and that the name of Christ is exalted.
  • Pray that God’s Spirit and power would fill the church.
  • Pray that the body of Christ would faithfully show love to a hurting world in His Name.
  • Pray for God’s provision and that the church would be faithful to give generously.
  • Pray that the church would be faithful to go and share the gospel of Christ.
  • Pray for the leaders of every church, that their hearts and minds are directed towards Christ.
Devotions
Articles

Fasting

Fasting is the voluntary absence of food, drink, or personal privilege for a set amount of time to devote ourselves to God. As we set aside those things, we use that time to pray and seek God for direction, repentance, or favor.​

It's honestly less complicated than it sounds. When we fast, we're giving God the time that we would normally put towards other things. If we fast for one meal or one day a week, we take the time that we normally would have been eating and spend it in prayer and/or Bible reading. Or if we're taking the month off social media, in the spare time we have that we would normally log onto Facebook, we might open the Bible app or something else that sets our focus on God. 
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Fasting Suggestions
​The point of fasting is to fully set our attention on God rather than other things, even if they're good things in their proper context. This month we want to take time specifically to seek God in this way because, based on the examples we see in the Bible, He responds when we are serious about seeking Him. Below are some suggestions as you begin your fast this month: 
  • ​Fast a particular food or drink for the whole month
  • Fast from social media for the month
  • Fast from a hobby or activity you enjoy
  • Fast from Netflix
  • Fast one meal per day
  • Fast all meals one day per week
Devotions
Articles

Apps

YouVersion
Read the Bible wherever you are. Dig into devotional plans and share what you're learning with friends. 
Echo
Use this prayer app to set up reminders to pray for different requests and share with other friends in a group.
Dwell
This Bible-listening app is a game-changer – use it on your commute, during your workouts, or as a way to relax after a long day.
Verses
Use your spare time to challenge yourself with these quick, easy Scripture memory games.
All of these apps are available in both the iOS App Store and on Google Play.
We want to provide the soundtrack to your personal worship this month. Use this playlist to fill your mind with reflective, God-honoring music.

Share Your Story

If God is doing something in your life, showing you new things, or answering your prayers, we'd love to hear about it! Take a minute to share your NINE/30 stories with us as you see God move in your life and prayers.
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