Psalm 70:1, 5

Silence with God can feel awkward, even painful — like being ghosted by Someone you thought wanted to meet with you. But what if the silence isn't absence, but invitation? In these next three days, you'll discover that awkwardness is part of the process. That spiritual stillness isn't emptiness — it's where deeper growth begins. If you've ever struggled with feeling unseen, unheard, or unsure in the quiet, you're not alone. And you are not abandoned. Let's walk into the stillness together — and discover the God who has been there all along.

The Bible is written by different authors and contains different genres of literature. The Basic Training Challenge takes you through books written by prophets and poets to learn more about God’s mission here on earth. Similar to your basic training, this plan will challenge you to get spiritually fit in God’s Word.

Daily Bible Reading is designed to facilitate consistent interaction with Scripture. It includes background information on each day’s Scripture passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and support others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Prayer.” (Note: All Scriptures are quoted in the Good News Translation)