I want to receive God’s word well and deeply treasure it in my heart.

When hearing the word of God through those who proclaim it,

I want to receive it well and deeply treasure it in my heart

so that, despite any suffering or persecution that may come because of the word,

I will not falter but endure well, living a life that bears fruit,

yielding thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times what was sown

(Mark 4:14-20).