Abide: Bible Meditation Prayer Software

I learned of this app through YouVersion daily reading plans. I absolutely love the daily lessons and interactive style allowing the listener to spend time communing with God during the reading. First - this app I found to be quite well rounded with many alternate choices for selecting type and length of meditations. Oddly enough I was very pleased with the narrator’s voices. They were soothing but not “syrup-y” or overly emotional. Just thoughtful. Without going on and on-suffice it to say I was blessed and uplifted by the first meditations-enough so to feel I would like this to become part of my daily quiet time with the Lord. I’m a little disappointed at the high price but as a former developer I understand the time and cost invested in development of software. And if some of that purchase price is defrayed to additionally support other ministries-well one can’t possibly object. Offering discounts to low-income, seniors, and disabled is a superb thought though I’m not sure how one verifies. I myself fall into this category and $30 means other things go un-met. But spiritual growth is a necessity! Incidentally the response to the reviewer who was so unhappy with the price and short trial period - well I thought the response was quite gracious. Thank you.

As a “baby” Christian, this app has helped me learn the disciplines between prayer and meditation. I also previously had issues trying to sleep. The free content is superb and I will upgrade because I believe in the mission of the developers to bring good, quality, honest Christian values to the masses. I labeled this app as beginners because as some of the stories are told and bible verses read, I know they have been over-simplified. They are put together beautifully in the sleep programs, but I would enjoy a bit more depth as an adult. My grandson loves these stories. It is a great way to introduce children to the word in a simpler mindset such as this. This app has boundless opportunity for growth and development. The voices used in the sleep programs are perfect for me!! I am now asleep in 10-20 minutes versus up to six hours of mindless meditation without the Word of God in it. Now that I have included my Lord and Savior in my nighttime routine, I fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, have virtually no nightmares, and wake up feeling well. I am excited to see what the developers can do to make this the app for everyone of every age and every level of biblical knowledge can be!!! ***GREAT START this app!!! I HAVE GREAT HOPES FOR YOU***

The first 14 days are free then it cost $30 but it’s worth the $30. I’m not a religious person but I am spiritual and this has helped me through this year after my dad died a long painful death and I was losing my house, and my darkest times when I thought God and everyone forgot about me. One night I was sitting on the side of my bed crying and trying to pray and I said, in this day and age there has to be an app to help you pray and meditate. I didn’t want one that was denominational, I wanted one that spoke to me and just laid it out there. And I came across this app. I downloaded the app and said if it doesn’t work I’ll try another. I have never tired another.!!!!!!! When my anxiety it’s at it it’s highest or I feel lost and I need guidance, I will put this on and hit repeat until I am peaceful again and some days it’s playing all day in the background while I’m working and all night while I’m sleeping. Trust me if you can afford the $30 on junk, coffee every morning, etc it will be the best money you have every spent. I went without my Starbucks for that pay period and I don’t regret it and if the app asks again in a year I’ll do it again.