For October’s reading plan, we wanted to read about mental health. In Genesis 1 and 2, God called all He had created good. He called humans “very good.” In Genesis 3, sin and death entered the world. Mental health suffers because all creation suffers from sin and brokenness. We grow tired, become anxious, get depressed.
God asks us to love Him with all our hearts, souls, and minds (Deuteronomy 6:5; Matthew 22:37). He wants our minds, as well as our hearts and souls, to be devoted to Him.
This month, we’ll read passages of Scripture that talk about that—loving God with all of us. We’ll read honest psalms that cry out to God in the midst of anguish. We’ll read of kings turning back to God’s statutes in order to help the people grow in their knowledge and love of God. We’ll read stories of physical healing and health because our bodies and minds are connected. And we’ll read about the Counselor Jesus left for us, the Holy Spirit who lives inside of us as believers.
We hope through reading these passages, we’ll all remember God wants all of us to love Him, and that He is with us always.
Here’s your reading plan for October:
October 1 – Psalm 6
October 2 – Psalm 40
October 5 – Psalm 43
October 6 – Psalm 139
October 7 – Exodus 14:5-31
October 8 – Exodus 18:1-27
October 9 – Numbers 13:26–14:10
October 12 – Numbers 14:11-45
October 13 – 1 Kings 18:16-40
October 14 – 2 Kings 23:1-25
October 15 – Daniel 1:1-21
October 16 – Isaiah 40:1-31
October 19 – Matthew 5:1-11
October 20 – Mark 5:24-34
October 21 – Luke 8:26-39
October 22 – Luke 11:1-13
October 23 – Romans 7:7-25
October 26 – Philippians 3:12–4:1
October 27 – 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
October 28 – 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
October 29 – John 14:15-31
October 30 – Ephesians 3:14-21
Click below to download a PDF version of the Know His Word October Reading Plan
We’d also love to hear what you’re learning as we read through His Word together. Share on social media with the hashtag #KnowHisWord20, so we can learn together! We’ve included an image below, featuring a verse we will read this month, perfect for Instagram.
You can view all of our 2020 Know His Word Reading Plans here.
