In Bible Study, right now, we've been talking about hermeneutics, the study of interpretation, and specifically, the Bible. Last night, after talking about the Holy Spirit's work in our interpretation of the Bible, my dad shared this prayer, penned by Ulrich Zwingli, a Swiss Reformer from the 16th century, asking the Lord for understanding in reading His Word. I think this is something we all need to put into practice. When we read the Bible, it's easy to forget that to understand and interpret it correctly, we must rely
completely on the Holy Spirit. So be blessed by this prayer:
"Living God, help us hear your holy Word with open hearts so that we may truly understand; and, understanding, that we may believe; and, believing, that we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, Seeking your honor and glory in all that we do. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen."
