Night Prayer 

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of hosts.

Inspiration 

The idea of eating God’s word might seem a little strange. Obviously, we shouldn’t be ingesting the pages of the Bible. But when we take in God’s word through reading and through hearing, it is like food for our souls. Just as the nutrients we digest move to our bones, muscles, and other cells to nourish and strengthen us, the word of God moves throughout us to bring joy to our hearts and renewal to our minds.

Prayer 

Lord, thank You for Your word. I pray that as I read Your word, as I hear the sermons of wise teachers, and as I meditate on what I’ve learned, Your word would have a nourishing effect on my life. Use it to fill me with Your joy and peace, and to grow me in Your wisdom, strength, and knowledge. In Jesus’ name, amen.