Scripture Search
Sometimes you do not know the exact verse — you just know what you are feeling. Scripture Search lets you type in plain, everyday language and find Bible verses that speak directly to your situation. It is like having a friend who knows the whole Bible and can point you to exactly the right passage.What Is Scripture Search?
Scripture Search is a powerful tool that finds Bible verses based on what you type. You can enter a feeling (“I’m anxious”), a topic (“forgiveness”), or even a phrase (“God’s love for me”), and GodFocus will find the most relevant passages from the Berean Standard Bible.How to Get There
There are two ways to access Scripture Search:- From the home screen — Tap the search icon in the top-right corner of the home screen
- From the hamburger menu — You can also find it through the app’s navigation
Searching for Verses (Step by Step)
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Open Scripture Search
Tap the search icon on the home screen to open the Scripture Search page.
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Type what is on your heart
In the search bar at the top, type whatever you are feeling or looking for. You do not need to know a specific book or chapter — just type naturally. For example:
- “I’m feeling anxious”
- “I need strength”
- “Teach me about forgiveness”
- “Verses about hope”
- “Help with anger”
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Tap Search
Tap the Search button or press Enter on your keyboard. GodFocus will search the Bible for you.
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Browse your results
Results appear as cards, each showing:
- The Scripture reference (for example, “Philippians 4:6-7”) in green
- The full verse text so you can read it right there
- Two action buttons: Reflect and Journal
Suggested Topics
Not sure what to search for? When you first open Scripture Search, you will see suggestion buttons you can tap to search instantly:- I’m feeling anxious
- I need strength
- Teach me about forgiveness
- I feel lonely
- Verses about hope
- Help with anger
- I’m going through grief
- Patience in waiting
How the Search Works
GodFocus uses AI-powered semantic search to understand the meaning behind your words. This means:- You do not need to use the exact words that appear in the Bible
- Searching “I’m worried about money” will find verses about trust, provision, and anxiety — even if those verses never use the word “money”
- The search looks across the entire Berean Standard Bible (31,000+ verses)
- Results are ranked by relevance, with the most relevant passages shown first
Examples of Good Searches
What You Can Do with Results
Each verse in your results gives you two options:Reflect
Tap the Reflect button (with the flame icon) to open a guided session with that verse loaded. The verse will be displayed during your session so you can meditate on it through Speak, Silence, and Seek.Journal
Tap the Journal button (with the book icon) to open a journal entry with the verse pre-loaded. The verse text and reference will be in your entry, ready for you to write your thoughts and response.1
Find a verse that speaks to you
Browse through your search results and find the one that resonates.
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Choose your next step
Tap Reflect to enter a guided session with the verse, or tap Journal to write about it.
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Let God's Word work in you
Whether you reflect or journal, take time to sit with what you found. Ask God what He wants to say to you through this verse.
GodFocus does not use AI to interpret Scripture or generate theological content. The search only finds relevant passages from the Bible. The words are always God’s, straight from His Word.
“For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.” — Hebrews 4:12