A Prayer Before Reading the Bible

Our Father, who art in heaven,

sacred is Your Word.

Your kingdom come,

Your Words be heard on earth as they are in heaven.

Give us today Your Sacred Word.

Forgive our neglect of it in the past

as we forgive those who neglect us.

Lead us toward an encounter with You

each time we delve into the Scriptures.

For Your presence, Your power,

and Your glory

are ever present among us

now and forever.

Amen.