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DAILY SCRIPTURE • PRAYER • EST. 1909

THE PRAYER GARDEN Journey

Spend a few moments each day reading Scripture, reflecting on God’s Word, and praying. A daily walk through the living Word of God for Greater First Baptist Church.

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Day 290 of 365 Saturday, October 17, 2026
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING

Mark 5-7

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Today’s Thought

Let this reading shape your outlook today. Jesus shows compassion and calls us to active, trusting discipleship. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

Daily Prayer

Faithful God, thank You for meeting me through Scripture today. Make my faith active and my heart compassionate. Strengthen my faith and help me reflect Your love to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Amen
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MONTH AT A GLANCE

Daily Walk for October 2026

Review past reflections or prepare your heart for the days ahead in this month's daily reading plan.

October 1 Thu
Zechariah 3-5

Today’s passage invites us to pause and listen. God offers hope and calls His people to live by His Spirit. Consider one way to respond with love and obedience.

October 2 Fri
Zechariah 6-8

As you open the Scriptures, consider God’s steady presence. God offers hope and calls His people to live by His Spirit. Consider one way to respond with love and obedience.

October 3 Sat
Zechariah 9-11

Let this reading shape your outlook today. God offers hope and calls His people to live by His Spirit. Consider one way to respond with love and obedience.

October 4 Sun
Zechariah 12-14

Today is another opportunity to grow in faith. God offers hope and calls His people to live by His Spirit. Consider one way to respond with love and obedience.

October 5 Mon
Malachi 1-3

Take time to notice what God is teaching through His Word. God invites His people to renewed faithfulness and sincere worship. Consider one way to respond with love and obedience.

October 6 Tue
Malachi 4; Matthew 1-2

Carry this truth with you into the ordinary moments of your day. God invites His people to renewed faithfulness and sincere worship. Consider one way to respond with love and obedience.

October 7 Wed
Matthew 3-5

Approach this reading with an open and prayerful heart. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Consider one way to respond with love and obedience.

October 8 Thu
Matthew 6-8

Today’s passage invites us to pause and listen. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Rest in His faithfulness as you move through the day.

October 9 Fri
Matthew 9-11

As you open the Scriptures, consider God’s steady presence. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Rest in His faithfulness as you move through the day.

October 10 Sat
Matthew 12-14

Let this reading shape your outlook today. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Rest in His faithfulness as you move through the day.

October 11 Sun
Matthew 15-17

Today is another opportunity to grow in faith. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Rest in His faithfulness as you move through the day.

October 12 Mon
Matthew 18-20

Take time to notice what God is teaching through His Word. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Rest in His faithfulness as you move through the day.

October 13 Tue
Matthew 21-23

Carry this truth with you into the ordinary moments of your day. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Rest in His faithfulness as you move through the day.

October 14 Wed
Matthew 24-26

Approach this reading with an open and prayerful heart. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Rest in His faithfulness as you move through the day.

October 15 Thu
Matthew 27-28; Mark 1

Today’s passage invites us to pause and listen. Jesus reveals the kingdom of God through His teaching, mercy, and life. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

October 16 Fri
Mark 2-4

As you open the Scriptures, consider God’s steady presence. Jesus shows compassion and calls us to active, trusting discipleship. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

October 17 Sat
Mark 5-7

Let this reading shape your outlook today. Jesus shows compassion and calls us to active, trusting discipleship. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

October 18 Sun
Mark 8-10

Today is another opportunity to grow in faith. Jesus shows compassion and calls us to active, trusting discipleship. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

October 19 Mon
Mark 11-13

Take time to notice what God is teaching through His Word. Jesus shows compassion and calls us to active, trusting discipleship. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

October 20 Tue
Mark 14-16

Carry this truth with you into the ordinary moments of your day. Jesus shows compassion and calls us to active, trusting discipleship. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

October 21 Wed
Luke 1-3

Approach this reading with an open and prayerful heart. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Share encouragement with someone who needs it.

October 22 Thu
Luke 4-6

Today’s passage invites us to pause and listen. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Ask God to make this truth visible in your choices.

October 23 Fri
Luke 7-9

As you open the Scriptures, consider God’s steady presence. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Ask God to make this truth visible in your choices.

October 24 Sat
Luke 10-12

Let this reading shape your outlook today. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Ask God to make this truth visible in your choices.

October 25 Sun
Luke 13-15

Today is another opportunity to grow in faith. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Ask God to make this truth visible in your choices.

October 26 Mon
Luke 16-18

Take time to notice what God is teaching through His Word. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Ask God to make this truth visible in your choices.

October 27 Tue
Luke 19-21

Carry this truth with you into the ordinary moments of your day. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Ask God to make this truth visible in your choices.

October 28 Wed
Luke 22-24

Approach this reading with an open and prayerful heart. The good news of Jesus brings hope to people from every walk of life. Ask God to make this truth visible in your choices.

October 29 Thu
John 1-3

Today’s passage invites us to pause and listen. Jesus invites us to believe in Him and walk in His light. Let this reminder guide your conversations and actions.

October 30 Fri
John 4-6

As you open the Scriptures, consider God’s steady presence. Jesus invites us to believe in Him and walk in His light. Let this reminder guide your conversations and actions.

October 31 Sat
John 7-9

Let this reading shape your outlook today. Jesus invites us to believe in Him and walk in His light. Let this reminder guide your conversations and actions.