Praying Scripture Practice Tips

Here are a few tips on how you can get started praying Scripture:

• Select a passage that is meaningful to you and that you feel speaks truth into your life. A psalm is a great place to start this practice (e.g., if you want to pray a prayer of praise to God, try Psalm 100).
• Take a moment to ask God to bless your time in Scripture, to keep you focused, and to help you pray his Word.
• Start reading through your passage slowly, meditating on each word and verse.
• As you finish a sentence or a verse, stop and turn your thoughts into a prayer. Bring the ideas or truths of the passage into a conversation with God.
• Use the words of the Bible to guide prayers of worship, confession, thanksgiving, and petition for yourself and others.

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© Phil Collins, Ph.D., 2014. This material was created in partnership with the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement.