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How to Add a Bible Verse Widget on Your Lock Screen

Bible Verse Widget on Lock Screen

Inspiration every time you open your phone

In our fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and spiritual reflection can be a challenge. With the Daily Bible Verse Widget, you can carry a source of daily inspiration with you, appearing every time you glance at your phone. Adding a Bible verse widget to your iPhone or iPad Lock Screen is a simple yet powerful way to infuse your day with scripture, encouragement, and divine wisdom.

Why add a Bible verse widget to your Lock Screen?

Your Lock Screen is the most frequently seen display on your device. By placing a Bible verse there, you create:

Step-by-step guide: Adding the Bible verse widget to your Lock Screen

First, ensure you have the Daily Bible Verse Widget app installed on your iPhone or iPad. If you don't have it yet, you can download it from the App Store. Once installed, follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Long-press your Lock Screen

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Wake up your iPhone or iPad, but do not fully unlock it. You need to be on the Lock Screen where you see the time and date. Long-press (tap and hold) anywhere on your Lock Screen.

Step 2: Tap "Customize"

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After a moment, your screen will zoom out slightly, and you'll see a "Customize" button at the bottom. Tap the "Customize" button.

Step 3: Tap the widget area

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Now you'll see your Lock Screen with various customizable areas. Tap on the box below the time display, labeled "ADD WIDGETS", or the box containing the date. This is where your new Bible verse will appear.

Step 4: Find and add the Daily Bible Verse Widget

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A panel will slide up from the bottom of the screen showing available widgets. Scroll down until you find "Daily Bible Verse". Tap on it and select a widget.

Step 5: Arrange and confirm

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Once added, the widget will appear in the "ADD WIDGETS" area. You can drag and drop it to reorder if you have multiple widgets. On iOS 26, you can move the widgets directly below the time display or to the bottom of the screen. When you're happy with its placement, tap out of the widget selection panel to close it, then tap "Done" in the top right corner of your screen.

Congratulations!

You've successfully added the Daily Bible Verse Widget to your Lock Screen! Now, every time you pick up your phone, you'll be greeted not just by the time, but by a powerful piece of scripture, ready to inspire and guide your day. Enjoy your newfound source of constant inspiration!