Prayers from Scripture
A Prayer for World Peace: How to Pray for All Nations
Learn how to pray for world peace from Scripture, with short prayers for global peace and a clear look at what the Bible says about praying for all people.
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Praying for the Peace of Jerusalem: Psalm 122 as a Prayer
Learn how Psalm 122 calls God's people to pray for the peace of Jerusalem, and how Christians today can pray it honestly and humbly.
Prayers from Scripture
A Prayer for Our Nation Today: How to Pray for Your Country
A prayer for our nation today, grounded in Scripture: how to pray for those in authority, for peace, justice, the suffering, and your own heart.
Daily devotions
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 Devotional for Hope: Anchored in God's Promises
A devotional for hope when life feels uncertain. See how biblical hope rests on God's promises, not on circumstances, and how to practice it today.
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A Devotional for Trusting God
A short devotional on trusting God when life is hard, with Psalm 37, Psalm 118 and Psalm 11, plus a question to sit with and a prayer.
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A Devotional for Anxiety: Resting in God's Peace
A short devotional for anxious hearts: what the Bible says about anxiety, how to pray when worry will not stop, and where real peace is found in Christ.
Prayers from Scripture
A Family Night Prayer to Pray Together
A simple family night prayer to pray together before bed, with short Scripture lines for each part and help for wiggly kids and tired parents.
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A Devotional on Love: Learning to Love as God Loves
A devotional on love from Scripture: God's loving devotion endures forever, and He teaches us to love Him and one another.
Prayers from Scripture
A Friday Morning Prayer to Begin the Day with God
A Friday morning prayer drawn from Scripture, with a psalm to pray, a blessing to carry into your day, and a short prayer in your own voice.
Prayers from Scripture
A Monday Morning Prayer for the Week Ahead
A simple Monday morning prayer drawn from Scripture to help you start the week with God, asking for His presence, guidance, and strength each day.
Prayers from Scripture
A Good Night Prayer for Him: Blessing Someone You Love
A simple good night prayer for him, grounded in Scripture, to bless a husband, friend, or loved one as they sleep and commit them to God's care.
Daily devotions
A Morning Prayer for Men: Start Your Day with God
A simple morning devotional for men, with a prayer you can pray before the day starts, rooted in Psalm 90 and Psalm 63.
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A Night Prayer Before You Sleep
A simple night prayer before sleep, grounded in Scripture, for rest, forgiveness, and trust in God through the dark hours.
Prayers from Scripture
A Morning Prayer of Gratitude: Start Your Day Giving Thanks
A simple morning prayer of gratitude, grounded in Scripture, to help you begin each day thanking God for His mercy, provision, and presence.
Prayers from Scripture
A Night Prayer Thanking God Before You Sleep
A simple night prayer thanking God, rooted in Scripture, to help you end the day with gratitude and rest in His faithfulness.
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A Prayer for a Blessing Today
A simple, biblical prayer asking God for His blessing today — morning or night — and what the Bible means when it says God blesses His people.
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A Prayer for Good Night Rest
A short prayer for good night rest, grounded in Scripture, with verses to pray before sleep and help for a restless night.
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A Prayer for a Miracle Today: Asking God Boldly
A prayer for a miracle today, grounded in Scripture: how to ask God boldly, what faith looks like, and how to trust Him when the answer tarries.
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A Prayer for a New Home: Blessing Your House
A Christian prayer for a new home, grounded in Scripture, plus how to bless a house and what a house blessing really means.
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A Prayer for My Family Today
A simple prayer for your family today, grounded in Scripture, with words for peace, protection, and each person you love.
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A Prayer for Healing from Scripture
Learn how to pray Scripture for healing, with verses for body and soul, and honest guidance for when healing tarries.
Prayers from Scripture
A Prayer for My Husband Today
A simple, Scripture-shaped prayer you can pray for your husband today, with verses to lean on and honest help for hard seasons.
Prayers from Scripture
A Prayer for Peace in Our Family
A Scripture-grounded prayer for peace and unity at home, with verses, honest help for conflict, and a short prayer to pray in your own voice.
Prayers from Scripture
A Prayer of Encouragement and Strength for a Friend
A Scripture-shaped prayer you can pray for a friend today, asking God to be their strength, shield and shepherd.
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A Prayer for Inner Peace and Happiness
How to pray for inner peace and happiness when your heart is restless, with prayers from Scripture and honest answers about what God promises.
Prayers from Scripture
A Prayer for Protection and Peace
A biblical prayer for protection and peace, grounded in Scripture, for morning, night, and family — pointing you to God as your shield and refuge.
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A Prayer for Strength and Guidance
A biblical prayer for strength and guidance, drawn from the Psalms, with words you can pray today and wisdom on waiting on God.
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Praying Scripture for the Church and Its Pastors
Learn how to pray Scripture for your church and pastors, with guided prayers from Psalms and the New Testament.
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A Prayer for Today: Trusting God with This Day
A short prayer for today that helps you trust God with this morning, your work, and everything you cannot control.
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A Prayer for Peace and Calm When You Are Anxious
A prayer for peace and calm from Philippians 4, with Scripture, a prayer you can pray in your own words, and a note on when to seek help.
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A Prayer for Your Daughter Today
A warm, Scripture-grounded prayer for your daughter today, with words you can pray for her safety, faith, and future.
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A Prayer for Your Wife Today
A short, Scripture-shaped prayer for your wife today, with words you can pray for her faith, her strength, and your marriage.
Prayers from Scripture
A Psalm 91 Morning Prayer to Start Your Day
A simple guide to praying Psalm 91 in the morning, with the promises of God's protection and a prayer you can pray in your own words.
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A Saturday Morning Prayer for Rest and Worship
A quiet Saturday morning prayer drawn from Scripture, with time to rest, worship, and remember God's faithfulness before the day begins.
Prayers from Scripture
A Sunday Morning Prayer to Begin the Week
A simple Sunday morning prayer from Scripture to begin the week with God—asking for a fixed heart, guarded words, and fresh hope in His mercy.
Prayers from Scripture
A Thursday Morning Prayer to Start the Day
A simple Thursday morning prayer drawn from Scripture, asking God to steady your heart, direct your steps, and go with you through the day.
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A Tuesday Morning Prayer for Today
A simple Tuesday morning prayer drawn from Scripture, with words to borrow when you are tired, rushed, or unsure how to begin the day.
Prayers from Scripture
A Wednesday Morning Prayer for God's Guidance
A simple Wednesday morning prayer for God's guidance, grounded in Scripture, with verses to pray and a question to sit with.
Names of God
Abba, Father: What It Means to Call God Dad
Abba means Father — a word of warm affection and confident trust. See what it means in the Bible and how you can pray it too.
Daily devotions
Advent Daily Devotional: Preparing Your Heart for Christ
An Advent daily devotional on preparing your heart for Christ, with Scripture, prayer, and simple family readings for the season of waiting.
Hearing God
Bible Verses on How to Hear from God
What the Bible says about hearing God's voice, with key verses and practical steps to listen in Scripture, prayer, and the church.
Hearing God
How to Hear God: Learning to Listen to His Voice
A warm, biblical guide to hearing God speak through Scripture, prayer and the church — and how to tell His voice from your own thoughts.
Daily devotions
How to Keep a Prayer Journal: A Simple Guide
Learn how to start and keep a prayer journal: what to write, simple prompts, and how it helps you pray with focus and remember God's answers.
Prayers from Scripture
How to Pray for Someone: Lifting Others Before God
A warm, practical guide to praying for someone you love: what to say, how to pray with them, and how to keep going when answers are slow.
Hearing God
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.
Prayers from Scripture
How to Pray Scripture: Praying God's Word Back to Him
Learn how to pray Scripture by praying God's own words back to Him, with simple steps, examples, and promises for healing, family, and daily life.
Hearing God
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.
Names of God
What Jesus meant when He said I am
Jesus said I am seven times with a picture, and once with nothing after it. Why His hearers picked up stones, and what the name tells you about who He is.
Hearing God
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.
Hearing God
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.
Hearing God
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.
Prayers from Scripture
Lord, Teach Us How to Pray
A simple guide to prayer from Luke 11, where Jesus teaches His disciples how to pray, what to say, and why we can come to God as Father.
Prayers from Scripture
Praying for Enemies: What Scripture Says
What does the Bible say about praying for enemies? Explore imprecatory psalms, Jesus' command to love, and how to pray honestly.
Prayers from Scripture
How to Pray Psalm 51: A Prayer of Repentance
Learn to pray Psalm 51 as your own prayer of repentance, walking through David's words of confession, cleansing, and restored joy.
Daily devotions
Psalm 1 Devotional: The Blessed Life Rooted in God's Word
A devotional on Psalm 1: the blessed life is a tree planted by streams of water, rooted in God's Word, not the chaff driven by the wind.
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Psalm 100 Devotional: Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving
A devotional on Psalm 100: how to enter God's presence with thanksgiving and praise, even when your feelings lag behind your words.
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Psalm 102: Hope in the Midst of Affliction
A devotional on Psalm 102 for anyone worn down by grief or pain: how to pour out your lament honestly and still find hope in God.
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Psalm 118:24 Devotional: This Is the Day the Lord Has Made
A devotional on Psalm 118:24 — what it means that this is the day the Lord has made, and how to rejoice and be glad in it, even on hard days.
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Psalm 119:105: Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet
A devotional on Psalm 119:105: God's word is a lamp for the next step, not a floodlight on the whole road. How to walk by it today.
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Psalm 121 Devotional: The God Who Keeps You
A Psalm 121 devotional on the God who never slumbers, watching over your coming and going, and where your help truly comes from.
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Psalm 136 Devotional: His Love Endures Forever
A devotional on Psalm 136: the refrain 'His loving devotion endures forever' repeated 26 times, and what it means to give thanks in every season.
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Psalm 139:23-24: Search Me and Know My Heart
A devotional on Psalm 139:23-24: why David asks God to search his heart, what that prayer costs, and how to pray it honestly today.
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Psalm 16 Devotional: Joy in God's Presence
A devotional on Psalm 16: finding refuge, counsel, and full joy in God's presence, with the hope of resurrection.
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Psalm 19 Devotional: The Heavens Declare His Glory
A Psalm 19 devotional on the heavens declaring God's glory, the perfection of His word, and David's prayer that our words and hearts please Him.
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Psalm 31: Trusting God When Life Falls Apart
A Psalm 31 devotional for hard seasons: David's honest cry, his choice to trust, and where to put your hope when trouble will not lift.
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Psalm 27: The Lord Is My Light — A Devotional
A devotional walk through Psalm 27: the Lord as your light, your stronghold, and the one thing worth seeking — even when answers are slow.
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Psalm 28 Devotional: The Lord Is My Strength
A devotional on Psalm 28: David cries out in distress, then praises God as his strength and shield. A prayer for trust and joy in hard seasons.
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Psalm 34:18: The Lord Is Near the Brokenhearted
A devotional on Psalm 34:18: God draws near to the brokenhearted and saves the contrite in spirit. Rest in His nearness today.
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Psalm 37: Trusting God When Evil Seems to Win
A Psalm 37 devotional for when the wicked prosper: learn to trust, delight, commit, and wait on the Lord instead of fretting.
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Psalm 4 Devotional: Peace in the Night
A devotional on Psalm 4: how David finds peace and sleep in God's presence even when surrounded by trouble.
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Psalm 41 Devotional: God's Care for the Weak
A devotional on Psalm 41: God's care for the weak and poor, and how David's cry in sickness points us to Christ and to mercy.
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Psalm 42 Devotional: Thirsting for God Like a Deer
A devotional on Psalm 42: the deer panting for water, the downcast soul, and how to preach hope to your own heart when God feels far away.
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Psalm 46:10 Devotional: Be Still and Know
A devotional on Psalm 46:10: what it means to be still and know God, how to practice stillness, and how it holds in a shaking world.
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Psalm 43 Devotional: Hope in God in the Darkness
A devotional on Psalm 43: how to speak hope to your own downcast soul when God feels silent and the night feels long.
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Psalm 46:5: God Is Within Her — A Devotional
A devotional on Psalm 46:5: God is within her, she will not fall. Find steady hope in God's presence when everything around you shakes.
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Psalm 5 Devotional: A Morning Prayer to the God Who Hears
A Psalm 5 devotional on morning prayer: laying your plea before God and waiting in expectation, because He hears and surrounds His people with favor.
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Psalm 8 Devotional: How Majestic Is Your Name
A devotional walk through Psalm 8: God's majesty in creation, His care for humanity, and the praise of children. Includes a prayer and question to sit with.
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Psalm 89 Devotional: God's Steadfast Love Endures
A devotional on Psalm 89: singing of God's steadfast love when life feels like He has withdrawn. Honest lament that ends in blessing.
Hearing God
Quiet Time with God: What It Is and How to Begin
A quiet time with God is unhurried time in His Word and prayer. Learn what it is, where to start, and how to draw near to Him day by day.
Hearing God
What Is Lectio Divina? Praying Scripture Slowly
Lectio divina is an ancient way of praying Scripture slowly through reading, reflection, response, and rest. Here is what it means and how to begin.
Names of God
Yahweh, the name God gave Moses at the burning bush
What God's personal name means, how it came to be written and spoken, why your Bible prints it as the LORD, and why the name is given to be trusted.
Daily devotions
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you
Peter tells scattered, suffering Christians to throw their anxiety onto God. A slow reading of 1 Peter 5:6–11 on being humbled, alert, and restored.
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What Sabbath rest is for, and how to receive it as a gift
God rested, commanded rest, and offers rest in Christ. What the Sabbath is for, the main views Christians hold, and a gentle case for a weekly day of rest.
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Rejoice, be gentle, pray: Paul's way through anxiety
Paul wrote Philippians 4:4–9 from prison with every reason to worry. A slow reading of what he says to do with anxiety, and what God promises in return.
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Journaling with Scripture, a simple way to remember what God has said
A four-line method for writing with the Bible open: the verse, what it says, a prayer, and one thing to do. Not a requirement, but a good help.
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If God is for us: the questions Paul asks in Romans 8
Romans 8:31–39 is a chain of questions with one answer. Who can be against us, who can condemn, who can separate us. A slow reading for a doubting heart.
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How to test what you sense against Scripture
Impressions and inner promptings are worth taking seriously and worth testing. Five plain questions Scripture gives for telling what is from God.
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Remain in Me: what Jesus means by the vine and the branches
In John 15 Jesus calls Himself the true vine and His people the branches. What remaining in Him looks like, why the Father prunes, and where joy comes from.
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When God feels silent, you are not the first to say so
God's silence is a real experience the Bible names without shame. What Scripture says about it, how to keep praying through it, and where to find help.
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Come to Me, all who are weary: the rest Jesus gives
Jesus invites the weary and burdened to come to Him for rest. What He means by a yoke, why He calls Himself gentle, and how to take Him up on it.
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Reading the Bible as prayer, slowly and with your whole heart
A plain way to read Scripture as prayer in four unhurried movements, so the text speaks and you answer, with a caution about what governs what.
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Look at the birds: what Jesus says to the worrier
Jesus says do not worry three times in ten verses. A slow reading of Matthew 6:25–34 for anyone whose mind keeps running ahead to tomorrow.
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How does God speak to us today?
God still speaks, and He has told us how. A plain answer from Scripture, a practical way to begin listening, and an honest note on where Christians differ.
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Do not fear, for I am with you
A slow reading of Isaiah 41:10, what God actually promises, who He says it to, and how to hold on to it when you are afraid.
Prayers from Scripture
A night prayer built from Scripture
The end of the day is when worry gets loud. Here is a short night prayer built from the Psalms, for lying down in peace and leaving the watch to God.
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Isaiah 40: those who wait upon the LORD renew their strength
A devotion on Isaiah 40:28–31 for the tired, on a God who never grows weary and the strange promise that waiting on Him is where strength comes from.
Prayers from Scripture
A morning prayer built from Scripture
Before the day takes your attention, give the first of it to God. Here is a short morning prayer built line by line from the Psalms and the Gospels.
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Psalm 139: You have searched me and known me
A devotion on Psalm 139, on being completely known by God, held by Him in every place you could go, and learning to ask Him to search you anyway.
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A prayer for someone you love, built from Scripture
When you do not know how to pray for a person you love, borrow Paul’s prayers. Here they are, line by line, ready to carry someone’s name to God.
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Psalm 103: bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget
A devotion on Psalm 103, David's song of gratitude, on remembering what God has done and resting in a compassion that knows you are made of dust.
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A prayer for when you are grateful, built from Scripture
Gratitude wants somewhere to go. This prayer gathers the Bible’s own words of thanks so that on a good day you can give the goodness back to God.
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Psalm 62: my soul waits in silence for God alone
A devotion on Psalm 62, David's quiet psalm, on finding rest in God alone when people are pushing you down and your own heart will not stop talking.
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A prayer for when you are grieving, built from Scripture
Grief can leave you without words for God. This prayer gathers His own words about tears, His nearness to the brokenhearted, and the morning that is coming.
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Psalm 46: be still, and know that He is God
A devotion on Psalm 46, a song for when the ground gives way, and on what it really means to be still when everything around you is roaring.
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A prayer for when you are anxious, built from Scripture
When worry will not let go, you do not need new words. Here is a prayer for anxious days built line by line from what God has already said.
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Psalm 42: when your soul is downcast, talk to it
A devotion on Psalm 42 for the days when God feels far away, and on the psalmist's habit of speaking hope to his own soul instead of only listening to it.
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Praying Psalm 23 line by line
Psalm 23 was written to be prayed, not only read. Here is the shepherd psalm turned into prayer one line at a time, with Jesus’ words about the good shepherd.
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Psalm 27: one thing I have asked of the LORD
A devotion on Psalm 27, where David faces real fear and narrows his whole life down to a single request: to be with God and to see His goodness.
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Praying the Lord's Prayer slowly, one line at a time
Jesus gave His disciples a short prayer when they asked how to pray. A way to pray it slowly, line by line, so familiar words become your own again.
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Psalm 1: a tree planted by streams of water
A short devotion on Psalm 1, the doorway to the whole Psalter, and what it means to be rooted, watered, and quietly fruitful in the Word of God.