Dear Lord,
Thank you so much for your love for us. We know that you are all-powerful and faithful, and your Word is trustworthy, right, and true. We pray now that you would hear us in our request to increase our biblical understanding as we dig into your Word. We know that all scripture is breathed out by you (2 Timothy 3:16-17), and that it is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). Give us the ability to comprehend whatever portion of Scripture we read, and help us continue to grow in our love and passion for you and all of your greatness in that process. As we continue to immerse ourselves in the verses and chapters of the Bible, help us to see and fully experience your Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path (Psalm 119:105), keeping it at our core as we go about our daily lives.
Lord, you created us in your perfect image with the intention of having and keeping a close, personal, intimate relationship with you. We pray that you give strength and a fervent desire to continually seek You in your Word, and in so doing, continue to build a closer relationship with you. Give your peace that surpasses understanding to help us to know that by putting you at the center of our lives, we will have everything needed to have the strength to live the lives you have created us to live – lives centered on You and Your Word.
Thank you for being our perfect and gracious Father, for your promises to us, and for always completing the work you begin.
We pray this all in your holy name. Amen.