Opening Prayer Thank you, O God, for the presence of your Spirit in me. Thank you for continuing to hold me fast and continuing to build my faith as I read your Word. Read 1...

Opening Prayer As I read the Word today, Jesus, use it not only to assure me of your love; use it to convict me about where I need to walk more closely with you....

Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, help me to begin each day with thanksgiving and with anticipation for what you will do in and through me. Read 1 JOHN 3:11–24 For additional translations of the passage, use...

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you for the church and for the privilege that is mine to worship you freely. I pray for those in hard places who do not enjoy the freedom I...

Opening Prayer Thank you, Gracious God, for all you have done and will do in my life. You have proven that you keep your promises and that I can trust you for everything I...

Opening Prayer Father, thank you for speaking to me through your Word. Help me to listen with my mind and heart; use it to make me a better witness for you. Read 1 JOHN 2:18–27...

Opening Prayer Jesus, thank you for John and for the challenges to walk in truth offered in his epistles. Open my mind and heart to receive and apply what you inspired him to write;...

Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, thank you—in you, nothing is too hard; nothing you call me to is impossible. Assure me as I read Scripture today. Read 1 JOHN 2:3–11 For additional translations of the passage,...

Opening Prayer Thank you, Father, for the fellowship that is mine with you because you gave your Son. May I never take for granted the high price you paid for me to have that...

Opening Prayer Spirit of God, open my heart to receive what you have for me in Scripture today and inspire me to apply it in new ways to my walk of faith. Read 1 JOHN...