When was the last time you took a few moments to sit before God in prayer, asking Him to prepare your heart and mind as you open His Word?
While we may understand that this is an important part of our Christian life and walk with Christ, sometimes it can slip far too easily into the background or even be forgotten altogether.
Yet what an incredible way to ground ourselves in truth and make sure we are receiving from the pages of Scripture exactly what He wants us to.
When we surrender our hearts and minds as vessels for His will alone, there’s no telling all of the beautiful things waiting just below the surface!
Some Key Points You Can Consider When Praying Before Reading God’s Word
- Ask God to reveal His truths as you read.
- Confess any sins or shortfalls that have come between you and Him.
- Be thankful for the words of truth waiting in His book, knowing they are life itself.
- Ask God to help you understand what He is saying and how it applies to your life.
- Leave any distractions behind, ensuring that your mind and heart are focused solely on Him.
God has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom waiting for us in His word, and by taking time to pray before reading we open our hearts and minds to receive all that He has in store.
Let’s start taking the time to pray before we open up the Bible so that our hearts and minds can be prepared for whatever God has waiting for us!
Prayer Before Reading God’s Word
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Dear Lord, I come before you today, humbled and blessed in your presence. I ask for Your blessing as I take the time to read Your Word.
Help me to have an open heart and mind, so that I can be fully receptive of the teachings in the Bible.
Bless my time reading this book so that I may have a deeper understanding of who You are and how You work in my life.
May every word I read bring about spiritual nourishment, healing, and growth in my faith.
Amen.
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Dear Lord, Before I dive into your word, I come to you humbly asking for wisdom and understanding.
Help me to grow in faith and knowledge as I read your holy words. You created the world with your power, so let that power show through me today as I explore your scriptures.
Guide my heart and my spirit, so that I can always stay true to what is right and just in your sight; for only then can I receive the blessings you have promised us if we live our lives according to your will.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Dear Lord, As I open up Your Word today, the Bible, grant me a spirit of humility and respect. Give me insight so that I may understand Your truth better.
Help me to see You and Your love for me as revealed in these words. Guide my thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Speak to me through this reading, Lord, so that I can discover more about You and how You want to use me for Your purposes on earth.
Amen.
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Thank you, Lord, for this time we have together reading your word.
I pray that as we read, you will open our hearts and minds to receive your teachings.
Help us to understand the messages in scripture and how they apply to our lives.
May these lessons shape us into more faithful servants of yours, living day by day in a closer relationship with you.
Amen.
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Dear Lord, As I open the pages of your Word, I come humbly yet expectantly. Thank you that when I choose to abide in Your Word, You abide in me.
Open my eyes to comprehend Your marvels and transform my heart with its truth.
May the Holy Spirit be my interpreting divine genius so that I can grasp what You desire for me.
Enlighten my ignorance, refine my understanding, and mature the insights of my mind and soul.
Dispel any spiritual apathy that keeps me from savoring You more deeply and make straight pathways for my faith to journey on.
Spirit saturates every story or doctrine encountered with fresh vibrancy so that I treasure You increasingly more as I meditate on Your ways today. Amen.
