BEST PRACTICE # 3 INCLUDE SCRIPTURES

Reading the Word (aka Bible) and prayer do hand in hand. When you incorporate and read scripture during devotional times.

God will answer prayers through scripture.

Scripture will train your to recognize the truth.

Scripture is loaded with examples of how to pray.

GREAT PRAYERS TO READ:

Psalm 51; 1 Samuel 2:1-10; Habbakuk 3:2-19; Ezra 9:9-15; Luke 1:44-55; Lord’s Prayer; Matthew 6:9-13; John 17:1-26; Ephesians 3:14-21; Jude 1:24-25

Scripture will feed your prayers.

Devotional reading is more about pondering a text and listening for how it might apply to YOUR life. Or you can use a systematic Bible reading plan, free apps like “YouVersion”

****WHATEVER the reading method you use, the KEY ELEMENT IS TAKING TIME TO PONDER WHAT YOU’VE READ!