Every year YouVersion gauges the bible verse most searched during the year. This year the app saw more people seek God through His Word and in prayer. Reflecting this trend, the YouVersion Verse of the Year is Philippians 4:6.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
With this Bible verse seeing higher engagement than any other verse this year, YouVersion Founder and CEO Bobby Gruenewald believes it shows that people are more likely to turn to God when they face anxiety and daily struggles.
He said, “In many cases, our anxiety comes from holding onto worries that we aren’t meant to carry,” “To me, this verse being sought out the most this year is an illustration that our community is seeking God in prayer and choosing to trust Him to carry their burdens.”
In 2024, YouVersion saw increased interest in prayer around the world. Within the Bible App, people can share prayers with their friends, indicate that they prayed for others, and complete Guided Prayer sessions that connect people with God through Scripture and prayer prompts. Altogether, engagement with these YouVersion prayer features went up by 46% this year compared to last year.
The words “prayer” and “peace” were among the top in-app search terms this year.