READ: Read the following passage(s) of scripture. Want to dig deeper? Choose a Bible reading method. Read Hosea 1:2-3, Hosea 2:1-3 After reading the passage(s) of scripture, ask yourself the following two questions to apply what you are learning to your life. You can even choose to journal about what you’ve learned or discuss it with your spouse or family.

  1. What is God saying?
  2. What are you going to do about it?
REFLECT:Use the following questions to reflect on how God worked in your life today. Choose a method for reflecting on your day.
  1. What was the best part of your day?
  2. What was the toughest part of your day?
  3. Where did you mess up today?
  4. Where did you see God today?
PRAY: This prayer prompt is designed to help get you started in your prayer time. Use this to either begin your personal prayer time or your prayer time with your spouse or family. It’s easy to feel sorry for Hosea as he goes into a marriage knowing his wife will be unfaithful, knowing that he will have to raise their children alone while she runs around on him. But, this is God’s story more than Hosea’s. God understood the cheating human heart from the very beginning, but he called Israel to be his people anyway. When they strayed, He earnestly called for her to return to Him. Have you been cheating on God with other things in your life? If you have, spend time praying to God and asking for forgiveness. Ask Him to help you be devoted to Him. Two-a-days are designed for you to connect with God and those closest to you. Feel free to modify this plan to fit your and your family’s needs.]]>