A Prayer for Bible Readers

Readers who’ve followed me for any length of time know I’m a firm believer in the power of prayer. I love to pray specifically, and I love to to pray the scriptures, as doing so is an easy way to know I am praying in accordance to the perfect will of God.

Sometimes I get requests for particular topics for my prayer guides, and I honor those requests whenever I can. The suggestion for today’s prayer guide came from a reader named Annie who asked me to create a prayer to use when studying the Bible.

I was happy to comply, as I think we are much more prone to get what we need out of Bible reading when we approach it with a teachable spirit and with a mindset of prayerful humility. So here’s the prayer I came up with:

A Prayer for Bible Readers

LORD, as I prayerfully open Your inspired, inerrant, infallible Word, I humbly ask that You would graciously grant me a…

Burning desire to read it consistently

Jesus, You said man should not live by bread alone, but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God. I ask You to instill in me a love for that Word. Help me to read it, memorize it, and meditate upon it day and night. (Matthew 4:4; Psalm 119:11, 97; Psalm 1:2)

Insight to understand what it means

LORD, I pray for wisdom, which You’ve promised to give generously to all who ask for it. “Open my eyes, that I may see wonderful things from Thy law.” Grant me more insight than all my teachers as I dwell on Your testimonies. (James 1:5; Proverbs 2:6; Psalm 119:18, 99)

Belief that it is absolutely true

God, help me to hold fast to the confession of my hope without wavering, for You are trust- worthy and faithful. May I proclaim with conviction, “The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.” (Hebrews 10:23; Psalm 119:7-8, 160)

Lasting commitment to live by it

LORD, let me be like the wise man who hears Your Word and obeys it. May the foundation of my life be the solid Rock, not shifting sand. Make me a faithful doer of Your Word, not a deluded hearer who fails to put into practice all I learn. (Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22)

Enthusiasm for sharing it with others

God, help me be ever ready to give a reason for the hope that lies within me. May I shine as a light in the darkness, boldly proclaiming the gospel to the lost and offering words of encouragement to fellow believers. (1 Peter 3:15; Matthew 5:14; 2 Timothy 1:7-8; Hebrews 10:25)

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