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Thanks to the generosity of visionary Bible society and translation partners, YouVersion is pleased to offer the Kannada Bible available through the YouVersion Bible App.
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ಉಚಿತ ಬೈಬಲ್ ಅಪ್ಲಿಕೇಶನ್ ಅನ್ನು ಡೌನ್ಲೋಡ್ ಮಾಡಿ
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Kannada Bible for Android
If you’re a part of the YouVersion Community, then you know we do everything we can to help you pursue God every day.
Whether that’s encouraging you with Prayer, Plans, Stories, Verse of the Day — or anything else — everything we do is centered around God’s Word.
Almost a billion people don’t. It’s not simply a matter of shipping Bibles to them. The Bible literally does not exist in their heart language … yet. But you can help change that.
Some of us get to plant the seeds of God’s truth, all over the world. Others get to water what’s been planted. But it will take all of us, working together, to ensure that His Word gets to everyone.
95% of the world population
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99.9% will have at least
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Is your pursuit of God changing you and making you more like Jesus? When you want to grow closer to someone, you try to get to know them better. One way we can grow closer to Jesus is by exploring accounts of His ministry and teachings.
Plans are a great way to grow your habit of seeking God every day. If you’re more likely to stay consistent by having friends along on your journey, start a Plan, then select “With Friends” and invite someone to join you.
…grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…
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“Prayer.” When you see that word, what thoughts or images come to mind? Does talking to God come easy to you? Or do you struggle to pray?
Knowing what to say to God doesn’t always feel easy, and sometimes, prayer gets weighed down by our misconceptions about what a conversation with God should look like.
2,000 years ago, Jesus taught His disciples to pray like this:
This is now a famous example on how to pray. But how do we apply it to our everyday 21st-century lives?
First, we need to understand how not to pray. Before teaching the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus told His disciples, “when you pray, pray to your Father in private…” and, “do not heap up empty phrases…for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him.”
If God already knows what we need, then prayer isn’t simply about the words we say. If we’re praying to impress people, or if we’re treating prayer like a box to check, then we’re missing out on the power of prayer.
Prayer is, and always will be, a dynamic conversation with God. When we realize this, the Lord’s Prayer becomes a freeing framework that helps us talk to God every day.
“Our Father in heaven, holy is Your Name …”
Inhale deeply and focus on these words: “Our Father in heaven.”
Slowly exhale as you say: “Holy is Your name.”
Repeat this several times, and pay attention to any aspects of God’s character that come to mind. Spend this time focusing on how great God is.
“Your kingdom come …”
God has always been in the process of carrying out His will on earth. So right now, reflect on this: when you align your will with God’s will, you are actively seeking His Kingdom.
Quiet any noise around you, and ask God to show you how you can take part in doing His will today.
“Give us today the food we need …”
Imagine holding your hands out in front of you, as if you want God to put something in them. As you give God your concerns, what does He give you in return?
List your concerns, and say them one at a time. Each time you voice a concern, try asking God to, “give us this day our daily bread.”
Sit with this exercise for as long as you need.
“And forgive us … as we forgive …”
What are you holding onto that you need to lay down? Is there anything you need to confess right now? Maybe it’s a hurt you can’t let go of, a behavior you’re struggling to change, an addiction you haven’t conquered, or a mistake you keep making.
God invites you to come as you are, and respond to Him. Tell him whatever is on your mind, then create space to hear from Him.
“… deliver us from evil …”
We’ve all been rescued from something. What has God rescued you from?
Thank Him for His faithfulness, and let Him know where you need help. Consider praying on behalf of other people who may also need protection. Remember that even when situations seem hopeless, there is nothing God cannot do.
Celebrate what God has done in your life, and look for ways to worship Him throughout your day.
Then, spend a few minutes reflecting on this time with God. What has He shown you? Consider adding anything that stands out to your YouVersion Prayer List.
Did you enjoy this prayer guide? You can get more prayer content like this by using the Guided Prayer experience inside your YouVersion App.
When we start to pray like Jesus did, we will start to experience intimacy with God like Jesus did. And when we let prayer shape the way we live, we start to realize that we can approach God at all times with confidence, vulnerability, and trust.
Even if you’re not familiar with the New Testament, you probably know that Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John (the Gospels) tell Jesus’ life story from the perspective of His disciples. The author of Luke also wrote Acts, structuring them as one continuous story. Luke covers Jesus’ life and ministry, then flows directly into the founding of the early Church in Acts.
Today, in a special partnership between YouVersion and BibleProject, we’re announcing A Journey Through Luke & Acts, an all-new video devotional that lets you experience these books together. Throughout the Plan, short narrative videos from BibleProject reveal how Jesus’ life and teachings fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Savior—and ultimately bring together the overall narrative of the entire Bible.
Even better, A Journey Through Luke & Acts is available in over 20 languages, so you’ll be enjoying it together with other people from all over the world. Start A Journey through Luke & Acts below, and spread the word to all your friends about this exciting new Plan from BibleProject and YouVersion!
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