September 10, 2026 · Matthew 6:16-18
A Devotional for Lent: Daily Prayer and Scripture
A simple devotional for Lent: what the season is, how to keep a daily rhythm of Scripture and prayer, and what to do when you miss a day.
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A daily place to be with God
Draw near to God.
“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8
Bring what is on your heart. Companion answers from the Bible, so that you can take it back to the LORD in prayer.
Companion answers from Scripture
Companion is not God and not a pastor. It answers from the Bible and public-domain Christian writings, so that you can take everything back to the LORD in prayer.
How this works
Three quiet steps, as often as you like
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Say what is on your heart
A question about a passage, a worry you keep carrying, a thanksgiving, a name you want to pray for. Plain words are enough.
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Companion answers from Scripture
It brings you to the Bible’s own words and to what faithful Christians have written, and it tells you plainly when a question is beyond it. It is not God, and it is not a pastor.
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Take it back to the LORD
Everything here is meant to end in prayer. Close the page, open your Bible, and speak with the God who is near to all who call on Him.
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- How to Pray in the Spirit: A Simple Guide Praying in the Spirit means praying with the Holy Spirit's help, not perfect words. Learn what it is, how to start, and what to do when you have no words.
- How to Quiet Your Mind to Hear God A practical, biblical guide to quieting your mind so you can hear God through His Word, prayer, and the still, small voice of Scripture.
- Is Lectio Divina Dangerous? A Careful Answer A careful look at lectio divina: its roots, its benefits, and its risks for Protestant Christians who want to hear God through Scripture.
- Group Lectio Divina: Reading Scripture Together A simple guide to group lectio divina: how to read Scripture together, what questions to ask, and how to keep the time quiet, warm, and unhurried.
- Lectio Divina Passages: Scripture to Pray Slowly Learn how to choose lectio divina passages and pray Scripture slowly. Includes a list of good passages for lectio divina and simple steps.
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About the name Yahweh
The name God gave when Moses asked
“This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation.”
Yahweh is the personal name God revealed to Moses at the burning bush. Most English Bibles print it as the LORD in capitals. This site carries the name because the whole point of it is to draw near to the God who gave His name so that His people could call on Him.
Companion is not that God and never speaks as Him. It is a companion at your side that keeps pointing you back to His Word.
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