Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you that you have chosen me. With you, help me to play my part in your plans at this time and in this place. Read ACTS 1:12–26 Matthias Chosen to...

Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for your gift of the Holy Spirit. In all ways, I want to hear his voice and follow his leading. Read ACTS 1:1–11 Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven 1 In...

Opening Prayer Thank you, Father in heaven, that you always are present with me, providing all that I need and ready to bring yourself glory through me. Read 1 KINGS 8:1–21 The Ark Brought to...

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, yours is the name above every name. My heart’s desire, in everything I do, is to bring you glory. Read 1 KINGS 7:13–51 The Temple’s Furnishings 13 King Solomon sent to Tyre...

Opening Prayer My life is built on you, Jesus. Thank you that my foundation in unshakable and there is nothing that can prevail against it. Read 1 KINGS 6:11 – 7:12 11 The word of the Lord came to...

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, I am grateful that you have called me to follow you. Please help me to testify faithfully to the mercy and grace you pour out in abundance on me. Read 1...

Opening Prayer This Sunday, Father, I come to you with gratitude for showing yourself to me. Please continue to use your Word to transform me; help me to know your good, pleasing, and perfect...

Opening Prayer Holy Spirit, fill me to overflowing with your fruit and use me to bless others I meet today. Read 1 KINGS 4:20–34 Solomon’s Daily Provisions 20 The people of Judah and Israel were as...

Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, as I anticipate this day, thank you for your promise to go before me. Help me to follow you closely, to please you, and be a blessing to others. Read 1...

Opening Prayer As this day unfolds, Father, may it be overflowing with praise for you. Help me to be a living testimony for who you are, for your grace and mercy. Read 1 KINGS 2:26–46...

Opening Prayer Lord, I come to my time with you looking for wisdom, encouragement, and hope. You never disappoint me—thank you! Read 1 KINGS 2:1–25 David’s Charge to Solomon 2 When the time drew near for...

Opening Prayer In this day, Father, as in every day, you are worthy of more praise than this world can offer. Thank you for receiving mine—help me to make my life a constant source...

Opening Prayer Lord God, continue to speak to me through your Word and show me who I am in you. Read 1 KINGS 1:1–27 Adonijah Sets Himself Up as King 1 When King David was very...

Opening Prayer As I read Scripture, Father, plant deep within me the reality of your love and faithfulness. Read PSALM 91 Psalm 91 1 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will rest in the...

Opening Prayer Lord God, may I begin each new day in hope and thanksgiving, and end it with a sense of your overcoming love and power in my life. Read NAHUM 3 Woe to Nineveh...