Resources to help you<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Where to start?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Keep it simple!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Christian faith is not simply something we practise on Sundays. At the heart of Christian life is a growing relationship with God \u2014 learning to listen to God, speak with God, and allow God’s Word to shape the way we live.\u00a0\u00a0One of the most helpful ways of doing this is to develop a simple daily pattern of prayer and Bible reading<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0You do not need to be an expert, and you do not need to spend a long time. For many people, 10\u201315 minutes each day<\/strong> is a good place to begin.\u00a0\u00a0The important thing is not finding a perfect method. It is making space regularly to be with God.\u00a0\u00a0Different approaches suit different people, so on this page we have gathered a number of resources from different Christian traditions. You may want to try several and discover what helps you most.<\/p>\n If you are not sure where to begin, try this simple pattern.<\/p>\n Find somewhere reasonably quiet.\u00a0\u00a0Put aside distractions for a few minutes and remind yourself that you are in the presence of God.\u00a0\u00a0You might simply pray:\u00a0\u201cLord, I am here. Help me to become aware of your presence.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Ask God to speak to you through the Bible.\u00a0For example:\u00a0\u201cLord, open my heart and mind. Help me to hear what you want to say to me today.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Read a short passage from the Bible slowly.\u00a0You may find it helpful to read it twice.\u00a0Do not worry if you do not understand everything. Notice particularly any word, phrase, idea or image that catches your attention.<\/p>\n Take a little time to think about what you have read.\u00a0\u00a0You might ask:<\/p>\n Talk to God about what you have read.\u00a0\u00a0Prayer does not require special words. Speak naturally and honestly.\u00a0\u00a0You might include:<\/p>\n Before you finish, ask:\u00a0\u201cWhat one thing can I take from this time with God into the rest of today?\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>It might be a Bible verse to remember, a person to pray for, someone to contact, something to change, or simply the reassurance that God is with you.<\/p>\n Developing a spiritual discipline takes time.\u00a0\u00a0If you miss a day \u2014 or several days \u2014 do not give up and do not feel guilty. Simply begin again.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The purpose of daily prayer and Bible reading is not to achieve a perfect record.\u00a0\u00a0It is to deepen our relationship with God and increasingly allow his love, grace and truth to shape our everyday lives.<\/p>\n RETURN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n There are many good ways of developing a daily pattern of prayer and Bible reading. Here are some that we recommend.<\/p>\n Visit Scripture Union WordLive<\/a><\/p>\n Scripture Union also publishes Encounter with God<\/strong>, offering more detailed daily Bible study and reflection.<\/p>\n Explore Scripture Union Bible-reading and prayer resources<\/a><\/p>\n Visit BRF New Daylight<\/a><\/p>\n P \u2014 Pause: <\/strong>Become still and aware of God’s presence.<\/p>\n R \u2014 Rejoice and Reflect: <\/strong>Pray with a Psalm and reflect on Scripture.<\/p>\n A \u2014 Ask: <\/strong>Bring your prayers and the needs of others to God.<\/p>\n Y \u2014 Yield: <\/strong>Offer yourself and the coming day to God.<\/p>\n This can be particularly helpful for people who enjoy guided prayer or who would like to listen while travelling, walking or sitting quietly at home.<\/p>\n Find out about Lectio 365<\/a><\/p>\n Begin today’s prayer with Sacred Space<\/a><\/p>\n A simple introduction to Anglican daily prayer.\u00a0<\/strong>Time to Pray<\/strong> provides a straightforward pattern of Prayer During the Day and Night Prayer.\u00a0It combines Scripture, prayer and praise and follows the seasons of the Christian year.\u00a0It is available through the Church of England as an app and podcast and is particularly suitable for someone beginning a regular pattern of structured daily prayer.<\/p>\n Explore Time to Pray<\/a><\/p>\n For those who would like a fuller traditional rhythm of Morning, Evening or Night Prayer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The Church of England’s Daily Prayer<\/strong> resources provide Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and Night Prayer for every day of the year.\u00a0\u00a0They include Psalms, Bible readings, canticles and prayers and follow the seasons and festivals of the Christian year.\u00a0\u00a0You can read the services online or use the Church of England Daily Prayer app or podcast.<\/p>\n Join in today’s Church of England Daily Prayer<\/a><\/p>\n Find out about the Daily Prayer app and podcast<\/a><\/p>\n Helping us discover\u00a0<\/strong> Explore Everyday Faith<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIntroduction<\/h1>\n
Spending time with God each day<\/h2>\n
\n<\/div>\nA simple daily \u201cQuiet Time\u201d<\/h2>\n
1. Be still<\/h3>\n
2. Pray<\/h3>\n
3. Read<\/h3>\n
4. Reflect<\/h3>\n
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5. Respond<\/h3>\n
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6. Live it<\/h3>\n
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Scripture Union \u2014 WordLive & Encounter with God<\/h2>\n
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A good place to begin if you would like a Bible passage with helpful explanation and reflection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Scripture Union has a long tradition of helping people read and understand the Bible.\u00a0\u00a0WordLive<\/strong> is a free online daily Bible-reading resource designed to help us meet with God through Scripture. Each day includes a Bible passage together with reflection and material to help us think more deeply about what we have read.\u00a0\u00a0It is particularly helpful if you want your daily time with God to be centred on understanding the Bible and applying it to everyday life.<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\nBRF Ministries \u2014 New Daylight<\/h2>\n
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The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) produces Accessible Bible-reading notes from a wide range of Christian writers.\u00a0 <\/strong>New Daylight<\/strong>, published by BRF Ministries, provides a short Bible passage each day together with reflection and prayer.\u00a0\u00a0Its contributors come from a variety of Christian backgrounds, and the readings cover both Old and New Testaments, biblical characters, themes and the seasons of the Christian year.\u00a0\u00a0It is a particularly good resource for anyone wanting something thoughtful but not overly academic.<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\nLectio 365<\/h2>\n
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A very accessible way to pray with the Bible using your phone or tablet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Lectio 365<\/strong> is a free devotional app produced by the 24-7 Prayer movement.\u00a0\u00a0Its guided daily devotions help us to pray through Scripture and can either be read or listened to.\u00a0\u00a0The method follows the simple pattern:<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\nSacred Space<\/h2>\n
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A gentle, reflective and contemplative approach to daily prayer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Sacred Space<\/strong> comes from the Ignatian tradition of Christian spirituality and is produced by the Irish Jesuits.\u00a0\u00a0Its free daily online prayer leads you gently through a period of stillness and reflection before presenting the Gospel reading for the day.\u00a0\u00a0The pattern includes becoming aware of God’s presence, reflecting on your life, listening to Scripture and responding to God in prayer.\u00a0\u00a0It is especially helpful for anyone who would like a quieter and more reflective approach to spending time with God.<\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\nAnglican patterns of daily prayer<\/h2>\n
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Christians have prayed at regular times throughout the day for many centuries.\u00a0\u00a0The Church of England provides several resources that allow us to join in this continuing rhythm of prayer.<\/p>\nTime to Pray<\/h3>\n
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<\/a>God in ordinary everyday life.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Christian discipleship is about more than our explicitly religious activities. It is about learning to recognise and follow God in our homes, relationships, workplaces, communities and daily decisions.\u00a0\u00a0The Church of England’s Everyday Faith<\/strong> app provides Bible readings, reflections and prayer designed to encourage Christian discipleship from Sunday through to Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0It may be particularly helpful if you want your daily prayer to connect more directly with the practical circumstances of everyday life.<\/p>\n
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