Why is the Verse of the Day widget not showing up?

Open the Pray Focus app once so it can load a verse, make sure you are on the latest version, then try adding the widget again. Restarting your device also helps.

How often does the verse change?

The widget shows a new Bible verse once a day and refreshes automatically in the morning.

Can I choose the widget size?

Yes. The Verse of the Day widget comes in small, medium, and large. Pick the size you want in the widget gallery, and you can add more than one.

How to add a Bible verse widget to your iPhone Home Screen

Learn how to add a Bible verse widget to your iPhone Home Screen with Pray Focus.

Step 1

Get the Verse of the Day widget ready

1
Download Pray Focus from the App Store.
2
Open the app and finish the short setup so it can load today’s verse.
3
Keep the app installed. The widget reads the daily verse from Pray Focus, so it needs to stay on your device.

Step 2

Add the widget to your Home Screen

1
Go to any page on your Home Screen.
2
Touch and hold an empty area of the Home Screen until the apps begin to jiggle.
3
Tap “Edit” in the upper-left corner, then tap “Add Widget” to open the widget gallery.
Touch and hold, then tap Edit (steps 2 to 3).
4
Search for “Pray Focus” or scroll down the list to find it.
Find the Pray Focus widget in the gallery (step 4).
5
Tap Pray Focus, then swipe between the Verse of the Day widget sizes: small, medium, or large.
6
Tap “Add Widget” to drop it onto your Home Screen.
7
While the apps are still jiggling, drag the widget to where you want it.
8
Tap “Done” in the upper-right corner, or press the Home button, to finish.
Prefer Today View? Swipe right from your Home Screen or Lock Screen to open it, then follow the exact same steps: touch and hold until the apps jiggle, tap “Edit”, and add the Verse of the Day widget.

Touch and hold, then tap Edit (steps 2 to 3).

Find the Pray Focus widget in the gallery (step 4).

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