Dr. John Fallahee’s recent webinar, “Inductive Bible Study Basics for Logos: Prayer, Observations, & Word Studies,” offers a treasure trove of tools that can deepen both your biblical study and prayer life. Whether you’re new to Logos or looking to refine your workflow, the session highlights a few key features that can help you keep your prayers organized, intentional, and connected to Scripture.
1. Start with a Prayer List
Creating a dedicated prayer list gives you a single place to track all your petitions. In Logos, go to Documents > New > Prayer List, give it a name (e.g., “2026 Prayer Journal”), and add a brief topic. Use the Notes field to list specific requests—cities, ministries, or personal concerns—and the Answer Box to record what God reveals, whether it’s a word, a sign, or a sense of peace.
2. Set Reminders to Keep Your Prayers Alive
Once a list is created, you can schedule reminders directly inside Logos. Click Pray for this item, choose an interval (day, week, month, or year), and set start and end dates. For weekly prayers, you can specify the exact weekdays. These reminders appear as cards on your Dashboard, making it easy to see which prayers need attention each day.
3. Organize with Tags and Search
Tags let you group prayers by theme—state, family, church, or any custom label. Adding a tag (e.g., state) to a prayer makes it searchable across all your lists. Tags are stored in the cloud, so keep personal details anonymous if you share lists with others.
4. Keep Your Dashboard Tidy
After creating a list, drag its icon onto the Dashboard via the plus (+) button. You can move the card up or down the stack, but some system items stay locked. Removing a list is as simple as opening the three‑dot menu and selecting Delete.
5. Explore the Upcoming Prayer Book
Logos will soon release a Prayer Book featuring 12 categories—family, local church, missionaries, and more. These pre‑defined categories can streamline how you structure prayers and make searching faster.
6. Share Your Prayers with a Group
If you want to collaborate, the Share > Group option lets you invite others to view or contribute to a list. This is handy for church prayer teams or small groups who want to keep their petitions visible to one another.
7. Link Word Studies to Your Notes
When studying a passage, double‑click a key word, click the chain icon in the dictionary, and paste the link into your note. Hovering over the link gives you a quick preview, while clicking takes you straight to the full entry. This keeps your notes clean and lets you revisit the original source whenever you need a deeper insight.
8. Use Visual Filters to Highlight Key Themes
Visual filters can color-code words like verbs or question words. Download a public filter from Documents > Visual Filters > Public, enable it under Formatting > Show Visual Filter Icon, and choose the filter you want. Test it on a small passage before applying it to an entire book to keep the interface responsive.
Putting It All Together
By combining a structured prayer list, smart reminders, and tag‑based organization, you can keep your daily prayers focused and meaningful. Linking word studies to your notes ensures that each prayer is anchored in Scripture, while visual filters help you spot patterns in the text that might inspire further petitions. The upcoming Prayer Book and sharing features expand these tools into a communal prayer experience, making Logos a hub for both personal devotion and collective worship.
Try out these steps in your next study session and notice how the technology serves the primary goal: to know God better and to pray with a clearer heart.