- Jan 2, 2019
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So I have an app that notifies me with a Bible verse a day. Lately I've been going through a difficult situation, and I've been praying that God guide me through it, give me the wisdom and strength to make the right decision, and ultimately have His will be done.
Today's verse of the day scared me, however, as it seemed to criticize me about my prayers. The verse is James 3:4 "When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."
I did not think there was anything wrong with my prayers lately, but this verse popping up today on my phone that seems to suggest I'm doing things incorrectly.
So my question is, how seriously should I take "Verse a Day" verses like this? I'm starting to wonder if such apps are a good thing or not -- I know we're not supposed to treat the Bible as a fortune book. Rather, we should study it like a textbook. However, I also know that God can speak to us through whatever means He pleases.
What's everyone's opinions? Advice? Thanks!
Today's verse of the day scared me, however, as it seemed to criticize me about my prayers. The verse is James 3:4 "When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures."
I did not think there was anything wrong with my prayers lately, but this verse popping up today on my phone that seems to suggest I'm doing things incorrectly.
So my question is, how seriously should I take "Verse a Day" verses like this? I'm starting to wonder if such apps are a good thing or not -- I know we're not supposed to treat the Bible as a fortune book. Rather, we should study it like a textbook. However, I also know that God can speak to us through whatever means He pleases.
What's everyone's opinions? Advice? Thanks!