Moravian Daily Text

BREAD: Be Still, Read, Encounter, Apply, Devote. To help us study the Word we will use the ‘BREAD’ acronym to help slow down and delve deeper into the passage each day.

  • Find a place where you can encounter God, ask him to fill the space and then take a minute in stillness. Focus on slowing your breathing down and calming your mind. Fix your eyes on Jesus and invite the Holy Spirit to guide your time.

  • Read through the passage(s) for the day, and read through the passage(s) again slowly. Look for one verse that stands out, grabs your attention, or interests you. Write out that verse.

  • Taking your chosen verse begin to meditate on it. What comes to mind? How does it make you feel? What do you think God is trying to reveal through this verse? Allow Him to speak to your heart and mind. Write a short reflection on what you think He might be saying.

  • Now, turn your focus outwards, think about how you might be able to apply this to your day and write down the one thing you’re going to try and live out.

  • Finally, close by writing a simple prayer of devotion to God. Ask that God would fill you afresh and commit your day to Him.

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