Our Father, who art in heaven,
sacred is Your Word.
Your kingdom come,
Your Words be heard on earth as they are in heaven.
Give us today Your Sacred Word.
Lead us toward an encounter with You
each time we delve into the Scriptures.
Forgive our neglect of it in the past
as we forgive those who neglect us.
For Your presence, Your power,
and Your glory
are ever present among us
now and forever. Amen.