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Going deeper...to go further

Daily Bible reading strengthens our relationship with God, nourishes our spirits and equips us to live a fruitful, effective life for Him.

This month we're reading scriptures about being a church that grows deeper in Christ, stronger in community and more fruitful in our witness. Each day you'll find the passages in full below alongside something to help you reflect and respond so that you can apply the Word to your life.

A simple daily rhythm

Allow 15–25 minutes each day for personal time with God.

1. Read — 5–10 minutes
Read both passages slowly. Notice what each reveals about God, His people and His purposes.

2. Reflect — 5 minutes
Consider the day's question. What is God inviting you to understand or change?

3. Respond — 5 minutes
Choose one practical step that puts the Word into action.

4. Pray — 2–5 minutes
Ask God to deepen your spiritual life, strengthen your relationships and make your witness fruitful.

Below you’ll see what we’re reading today. To go forward or back a day in our reading plan use the 'Next' and 'Previous' buttons.

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Growing Spiritually
A people of prayer

Reflect: How might our church’s mission be more effective if I committed to pray for it more intentionally?
Respond: Pray for the church, the neighbourhood and those who do not yet know Jesus.

2 Chronicles 7:11-16

11When Solomon had finished the temple of the Lord and the royal palace, and had succeeded in carrying out all he had in mind to do in the temple of the Lord and in his own palace, 12the Lord appeared to him at night and said:‘I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a temple for sacrifices. 13‘When I shut up the heavens so that there is no rain, or command locusts to devour the land or send a plague among my people, 14if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 15Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place. 16I have chosen and consecrated this temple so that my Name may be there for ever. My eyes and my heart will always be there.

Acts 4:23-31

A fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit23Once released, Peter and John returned to the other believers to report on all that was said to them by the chief priests and elders.24In response, the believers all prayed aloud together, thanking God by saying: "Sovereign Lord, You created the heaven, the earth, the sea and everything in them.25You spoke by the Holy Spirit through Your servant, our father David, 'Why do the nations rage? Why do the people make their own useless plans?26The kings of the earth and rulers together stand against the Lord and His Anointed One.' This is what happened here in this city.27Herod and Pontius Pilate, Gentiles and the people of Israel together, plotted against Your holy Servant Jesus, Your Anointed One.28But they were only doing what You had decided by Your power and will should happen. This was Your plan.29"But now, Lord, because You are aware of their threats, enable us as Your servants to speak Your words of truth with great boldness.30We need to see You stretch out Your hand to heal the sick and to perform more signs and wonders through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus."31After they had prayed in this way, the meeting place shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit again and spoke God's Word boldly.

Father, enable us to be rooted deeply in Christ, united by Your love and empowered by Your Spirit. Grow us in spiritual maturity, deepen our relationships with one another, and send us into our communities as faithful witnesses to Jesus. Help us to proclaim the gospel in word and deed, welcome those who feel far from You, and make disciples who make disciples. May our life together display Your kingdom and bring glory to Your name. Amen.

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