Some get up early in the morning to read, meditate, and pray. Others do so during their lunch break. You might find that this can be done early in the evening or before you go to bed. Some enjoy reading the Bible in the morning and again before retiring. Thus they “read it . . . day and night,” or regularly. (Josh. 1:8) The important thing is to buy out time from less important things for daily meditation on God’s Word.​—Eph. 5:15, 16.

Prayer before reading scripture

Over the years, my bible reading has been immensely helped by John Piper’s acrostic prayer I.O.U.S. It’s a prayer that really gets at what we need God to do for us and our hearts when w…

Delving into the serene and spiritual world of Bible study opening prayers can profoundly enrich your study sessions. These prayers, designed to set a tone of reflection, unity, and divine guidance, are perfect for both group leaders and individuals seeking personal inspiration. Exploring the beauty and power of Bible study opening prayers provides a perfect beginning to any spiritual journey, helping to open hearts and minds to the teachings of the Scriptures. Opening Prayer for Bible Study…

Sometimes it’s hard to understand the Bible, which can be very frustrating. Here is a prayer based off of scripture to pray to before you begin reading.