New Book Helps Readers Cultivate Daily Habits and Holy Rhythms of Bible Reading, Prayer and Devotion
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In a world where noise and distractions constantly compete for our attention, Trevin Wax invites readers to slow down and establish intentional, daily rhythms of prayer and devotion in “The Lord Is My Light: A Liturgy for Daily Prayer,” releasing November 1, 2026, from B&H Publishing Group.
A devotional built for real life, “The Lord Is My Light” equips readers to begin each day with intentionality through daily prayer and engagement with Scripture. Beginning with Advent, the 396-day devotional follows the seasons of the traditional Church calendar. The book arranges biblical texts to highlight key themes and connections in God’s Word and surrounds them with confessions and prayers of faithful saints throughout Church history, ultimately giving readers the chance to align their hearts with those who have gone before.
A former missionary to Romania, Wax is passionate about helping believers experience God’s love through intentional practices focused on daily prayer, reflection and spiritual formation.
“For more than 20 years, I’ve been collecting prayers from faithful Christians throughout history, and I’ve seen firsthand how instrumental they are in my own prayer life,” said Wax, who today serves as an author, writer, podcast host, professor and the vice president of resources and marketing at the North American Mission Board. “Drawing from Scripture and the words of our forefathers and mothers in the faith, this daily liturgy is designed to help readers to approach and return to God each day with attentive hearts and open hands, drawing inspiration from those who came before us.”
No matter if someone has walked with Jesus for decades, is returning to Him or is brand new and unsure how to even begin, “The Lord Is My Light” is a warm, accessible and thoughtfully built resource to guide them through the whole year.
“The Lord Is My Light” features an established structure and format intended to encourage memorization and help readers become shaped by regular, prayerful meditation on God’s Word. Each daily entry includes:
- Call to Prayer
- Confession of Faith
- Confession of Sin
- Canticle
- Reading
- Gloria
- The Lord’s Prayer
- Intercessions and Personal Requests
- Prayer of the Church
- Blessing
Whether read alone, together as a family or in a church small group setting, “The Lord Is My Light” encourages readers to establish daily rhythms of prayer that follow an intentional structure while drawing them into a deeper, personal relationship with God. “The Lord Is My Light” features the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB) text, which stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.
“My hope is that readers will accept this daily liturgy as a gift to be received and practiced in faith,” said Wax. “When we prioritize prayer and daily devotion, we are shaped, by His grace, into people who rest in God’s love, learn to pray in truth and walk in the light.”
This December, Lifeway and Wax will release a companion podcast to “The Lord Is My Light” designed to accompany readers through the devotional and help listeners establish a daily rhythm of prayer and Scripture meditation. The audio liturgy will bring the prayers and practices of the book to life, inviting believers to slow down, reflect on God’s Word and engage in a shared practice of prayer.
“The Lord Is My Light” releases on November 1, 2026, from B&H Publishing Group. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.
About Trevin Wax
Trevin Wax is vice president of resources and marketing at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to The Washington Post, World and Christianity Today. He has taught courses on mission and ministry at Wheaton College and has lectured several times on Christianity and culture at Wycliffe Hall of Oxford University. Trevin is a founding editor of The Gospel Project, has served as publisher for the Christian Standard Bible and is currently a fellow for The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the author of multiple books, including “The Gospel Way Catechism,” “The Thrill of Orthodoxy,” “The Multi-Directional Leader,” “This Is Our Time,” “Gospel Centered Teaching” and the forthcoming title, “The Lord is My Light” (November 2026). He also hosts the Reconstructing Faith podcast.
About B&H Publishing Group
B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. For more information, visit BHPublishingGroup.com.
