RELAX

Take a minute to quiet your mind and heart. Close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and just relax!

REQUEST

Pray, “Lord, open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.” Psalm 119:18

READ

Read the passage carefully (more than once if you have time).

REFLECT

Use these questions to help you reflect on the passage:

• What does the passage say about God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit?
• What does the passage say about humankind?
• Is there something for which to praise God?
• Is there a truth to believe?
• Is there a sin to confess?
• Is there an error to avoid?
• Is there any promise to claim?
• Is there an attitude to change?
• Is there an example to follow?
• Is there any command to obey?
• Is there a prayer to pray?

RESPOND

Now turn to the Lord in prayer. The ACTS pattern is a helpful guide when praying:

A = Adoration

C = Confession

T = Thanksgiving

S = Supplication/Asking

RECORD

You may wish to record in written form any key insights you gained or a prayer.

RECOUNT

Look for an opportunity to share what you have learned with someone else. Remember, what you give away you keep, but what you keep to yourself you lose.