Scripture

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for the gift of your word to us. The heavens declare your glory. Little image bearers reflect aspects of you all around us. Your spirit opens our eyes and hearts to your truth throughout creation. To know you, first and foremost, you have given us your written word. The story of the universe is narrated and explained as your intersecting with the work of your hand. Let me see the beauty you have recorded. Don’t let me bring an agenda that blinds me to who you are. If my sinfulness and error obscure your words, change my mind and heart to see what you communicate. Renew my mind. Give me a heart of flesh. Empower me to see clearly. Teach me to love your scriptures.

In the name of the incarnate word. Amen.