DEAR FRIENDS,
There’s an old practice of praying before reading Scripture that the Holy Spirit would open our eyes, minds and hearts to see new insights, to reveal what might have been hidden by the darkness of our own blinders and narrow views. Let’s try this month to incorporate such prayers not only before reading Scripture, but before watching the news, reading a book, watching a film or visiting with a friend. Perhaps Holy Spirit might reveal something new in this season of light amidst the dark.
-Christy Yates, Associate Director
God, source of all light by your Word, you give light to the soul. Pour out on us the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that our hearts and minds may be opened to know your truth and your way. Amen.
Shine within our hearts, loving God, the pure light of your divine knowledge, and open the eyes of our minds and hearts that we may understand and embrace the message of the Scripture. Amen.
Gracious God, we do not live by bread alone. Let the heavenly food of the scripture we are about to hear nourish us today in the ways of eternal life, through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen
God of mercy, you promised never to break your covenant with us. In the midst of the multitude of words in our daily lives, speak your eternal Word to us, that we may respond to your gracious promises with faithfulness, service and love. Amen.
Living God, help us so to hear your Word that we may truly understand; that, understanding, we may believe; and believing, we may follow your way in all faithfulness, seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. Amen.