Do the following whenever you read the Bible: ASK– God to connect with you in this moment. In prayer, start by slowing down and inviting God to help you understand what this passage means for your life. Clear your mind of all distractions and simply focus on what God wants to accomplish in this moment. …
Pray for peace “My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.” Psalm 119:28 Reflection: David prayed for peace in his heavy heart. You do not have to continue carrying the weight of anxiety, loneliness, depression, stress, or pain alone. Go to the Lord in prayer and ask for His strength to…
Pray for power “Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties… So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.” 1…
Pray to thank God “I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.” Psalm 7:17 Reflection: King David prayed to give thanks to the Lord. He doesn’t thank God because he was blessed with riches or fame or never-ending happiness. He says he will thank…
Pray to praise God “And Jesus lifted up his eyes and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me.” John 11:41 Reflection: Jesus prayed to God to thank Him for answering His prayer. Celebrate the blessings that God provides for you! The more you do, the more you’ll realize how much God is…
Pray through Pain “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth. I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.” Job 7:11 Reflection: Job prayed to God in absolute misery and held nothing back. Jesus walked this earth, felt the sorrows of this world, and understands what…
Pray for Forgiveness & Fresh Starts “But David’s heart struck him after he had numbered the people. And David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now, O Lord, please take away he iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.” 2 Samuel 24:10 Reflection: David…
Pray for Triumph Over Tragedy “And Joshua said, “Alas, Sovereign Lord, why did you ever bring this people across the Jordan to deliver us into the hands of the Amorites to destroy us?” Joshua 7:7-9 Reflection: Joshua prayed to God desperately questioning his current situation. Don’t turn away from God in anger when unfair things…
Proverbs 31:10: “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.” Proverbs 31 was written by King Lemuel to share messages that his mother taught him. In true motherly fashion, she addressed the noble character qualities to look for in a spouse. While marriage may not yet be on your radar, character should…
Proverbs 30:5: “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” We are so blessed to have access to God’s perfect words in the Bible. Remember all the hype #flawless got on Instagram? The hashtag has been used more than 13 million times! People are obsessed with this idea…