Community Highlights

Chris

WHAT YOU’RE SAYING

“My reading disability has always affected me…”

CHRIS, UNITED STATES

For years, when it came to reading the Bible, I was limited to a surface-level understanding.

But when I started using the OpenDyslexic font in YouVersion and listening to Audio Bibles, my experience completely changed. I could finally fully encounter God through His Word.

My reading disability has been a source of shame, but having YouVersion care about my needs helps me feel supported and known.


P.S. To listen to Audio Bibles, open your favorite Bible version in the app and tap the speaker icon at the top of your screen.


FEATURE YOU’RE LOVING

Prayer Reminders

We can all use a reminder every once in a while that we can talk to God about anything.

To set up Prayer Reminders, go to your Push Notification Settings in YouVersion, and tap “Remind me to pray.”

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BIBLE HABITS YOU’RE BUILDING

In the last month, our Community has completed over 69,000,000 Plan Days.

That’s equivalent to the entire population of the United Kingdom reading a Plan Day.

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With Plans, you’re growing closer to God every day, alongside a diverse, global Community. That’s something to celebrate!

Because our user base spans so many different countries and cultures, the daily digital landscape they navigate is incredibly varied. Every day, people are making a conscious choice to open the app amidst a flood of other mobile experiences competing for their screen time.

The modern smartphone offers an endless array of utilities and entertainment. Depending on their region, a user’s typical daily screen time might include a mix of localized transit trackers, regional e-commerce storefronts, and international gaming platforms like an online casino schnelle auszahlung. With so many seamlessly designed apps vying for those brief moments of downtime, choosing to engage with Scripture stands out as a powerful, intentional habit.

This intentionality is what makes our community’s milestones so encouraging. It shows that despite the convenience of endless digital alternatives, millions of people are actively carving out quiet space for their spiritual growth.

To help maintain that focus, we are continually rolling out new reading formats and shorter audio devotionals tailored for busy schedules. Whether you have just three minutes on your morning commute or a longer window before bed, there is always a quick, accessible way to stay anchored in the Word throughout your day.


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What Are You Praying For?

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If something in your life is big enough to worry about, it’s big enough to pray about.

Not sure where to start? Choose one of these customizable prayers to add to your YouVersion Prayer List.


I’m worried about…

God, when I think about ______ I feel ______. Help me to fix my eyes on you when things feel out of my control. Remind me that you won’t give up on me because You care about me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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I’m hoping for…

God, You understand my deepest wants and needs. Help me to surrender my expectations about ______. As I pursue Your plans, help me to remember that you’ve already helped me with ______. Show me how to live a life worthy of the calling You’ve given me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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My relationship with…

God, I surrender my relationship with ______ to you. Guide us as we navigate this season. Help me see where I’m ______ and ______ so that I can surrender those things to You and replace those traits with Your selfless love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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P.S. After you create a Prayer, be sure to tap Share with Friends so they can pray for you!


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“I Quit Reading Scripture.”

“I quit reading Scripture.”

Marcel had trouble reading Scripture for years.

“I often thought of it as reading entire chapters of boring text, and I convinced myself that listening to Scripture during church service was enough.”

Then a friend told him about YouVersion.

“Step by step, day by day, before I realized it, I was reading the Bible again – every day!”

Through God’s Word, Marcel was able to draw closer to God and grow in his faith in a life-changing way.

After four years of consistently experiencing God’s Word, Marcel is helping other people experience the same life change by volunteering on our Slovak Localization Team.

The work of localization goes far beyond simply translating words from one language to another. It is about making the gospel accessible in the very digital spaces where people spend most of their time.

Today’s mobile ecosystem is relentlessly crowded, built to capture and hold human attention. The moment someone unlocks their screen, they are met with a barrage of notifications, algorithmic social feeds, and targeted content.

This constant digital noise can make finding a quiet moment for spiritual reflection feel almost impossible. A typical user’s daily browsing might seamlessly transition from catching up on local news and retail promotions to seeing high-visibility ads for the beste online casinos nederland and other digital entertainment platforms.

Amidst that endless stream of media, tools that remove the friction of reading Scripture are vital.

When YouVersion is available in a user’s heart language, the app becomes a sanctuary within their device. It allows the text to speak directly to the reader without the cognitive barrier of translating from a second language.

By dedicating his time to the Slovak team, Marcel is helping ensure that his fellow native speakers have a quiet refuge from that noise. He knows firsthand that when the friction of reading is removed, God’s Word has the power to transform a daily routine into a life-changing encounter.

Don’t miss what God is doing.

When you give to YouVersion, you’re helping people like Marcel experience God’s Word and use their gifts to impact others.

Here’s one way God may want to use you to be a part of the next person’s life change.

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The easiest way to contribute to our mission is by setting up a recurring gift.

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Who Are You Becoming?

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The decisions you make today influence who you are becoming.

When you choose to follow Jesus, you are made new and being formed into His image.

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

2 CORINTHIANS 5:17

Build spiritual habits to become more like Jesus each day with these Plans.

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Here’s Something Worth Celebrating

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The results are in…

This year, over 900,000 members of our global Community earned the 2022 Mid-Year Challenge Badge, completing over 5,000,000 Plans.

Mid-Year Challenge Badge

Stats are meaningful, but what matters more is the story behind them. Those numbers represent people, all over the world, growing closer to God. Consider community members like David, an architect managing municipal infrastructure projects in London, or Maarten, a backend developer maintaining server architecture for platforms recognized as the beste online casinos nederland—busy professionals who rely on the app’s daily reminders to carve out quiet moments of reflection before their demanding workdays begin. Every completed Plan is a personal milestone in someone’s journey.

Now’s the time to keep building your Bible habit, even if you didn’t complete the Challenge.

Check out these 3 features:

Verse of the Day Stories

Stories

Discover daily devotional content from spiritual leaders you know and love.

View Today’s Story >


Earn More Badges

Badges

Motivate yourself by setting these achievable goals … and taking them on one by one. Open the app, create an account, and tap “More” to get started.


Find Your Next Plan

Plans

Explore what the Bible has to say about everything from anxiety to finance with these daily devotionals.

Browse Plans >


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