Opening Prayer In the ordinariness of my life and the simplicity of this moment, I come to you. I open myself to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and pledge myself afresh to you....

Opening Prayer Thank you, Father, for your Word, written for me so that I might know you and learn how to live for you. As I study today, show me ways to apply what...

Opening Prayer Holy God, forgive my sin today. I want to come to you cleansed and ready to do your will as I study your Word and hear from you. Read 2 SAMUEL 20 Sheba...

Opening Prayer As I study your Word today, Father, grant me new vision for your loving faithfulness and my own response to your care. Read 2 SAMUEL 19:24-43 24 Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, also went down to meet...

Opening Prayer Thank you, Jesus, for the peace you offer, both in our glad and sorrowful times. Thank you for your joy that no circumstance can overwhelm. Read 2 SAMUEL 19:1-23 19 [a]Joab was told, “The...

Opening Prayer Almighty God, as I consider that you gave your Son to die for my sin, I realize I can trust you always. Read 2 SAMUEL 18 18 David mustered the men who were with...

Opening Prayer On this Sabbath day, I rest in you, gracious Lord. Through your Word, give me fresh insight into your great love for me. Read PSALM 64 Psalm 64[a] For the director of music....

Opening Prayer Thank you, God for the gift of this day. Use your Word and inspire me to walk closely with you in it. Read 2 SAMUEL 17 17 Ahithophel said to Absalom, “I would[a] choose twelve...

Opening Prayer Spirit of God, instruct me as I open your Word today. Teach me so that I can better serve you. Read 2 SAMUEL 16 David and Ziba 16 When David had gone a short...

Opening Prayer Loving Lord, as I study your Word today, teach me to see you more clearly and follow you more closely. I want to be a living testimony for you. Read 2 SAMUEL 15...