Daily Bible Verse: SelahFirst

App Blocker, Less Screen Time

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Pause distracting apps. Read a Bible verse before your next scroll. Make room for God's Word and build more intentional phone habits with SelahFirst. Put Scripture before your next scroll. SelahFirst is a Bible app blocker that helps you reduce screen time, interrupt mindless scrolling, and build a daily Scripture habit. Pause distracting apps, check in with how you feel, and read a Bible verse connected to what your heart needs. Turn the moment you reach for your phone into a moment with God's Word. Whether you are opening social media, a game, or another app you have selected, SelahFirst creates space to pause and choose your next step with intention. HOW IT WORKS • Choose the apps you want to pause. • Notice what you are feeling. • Read Scripture connected to your current need. • Take a quiet breath and reflect. • Leave the app closed or continue intentionally. You decide which apps to restrict and how long to unlock them. The goal is a thoughtful choice each time you reach for a distraction. A BIBLE VERSE FOR WHAT YOU NEED Feeling anxious, tired, lonely, angry, tempted, or unfocused? Find Bible verses and short reflections connected to your current need. Explore Scripture for: • Peace when your thoughts feel restless. • Strength when the day feels heavy. • Love when you need connection. • Patience when frustration builds. • Protection when you feel vulnerable. • Wisdom when you need direction. Let a familiar verse bring you back to what matters, or discover a passage to carry into the rest of your day. PAUSE DISTRACTING APPS Use Scripture Pause to interrupt automatic app opening. Put a moment of reflection between the urge to scroll and your next action. Select the social media, games, and other apps you want to restrict. Configure your unlock duration, then choose whether to keep the distraction closed or continue with intention. Make room for a Christian approach to digital wellbeing: less automatic scrolling and more opportunities to return to Scripture. BUILD A DAILY BIBLE HABIT Bring Bible reading into the moments already happening throughout your day. A small pause before opening an app can become another chance to spend time in God's Word. Follow your reading streaks, celebrate milestones, and track the distractions you chose to leave behind. Notice the choices you are making and keep building a habit at your own pace. KEEP SCRIPTURE CLOSE • Bookmark meaningful Bible verses to revisit. • Keep Scripture nearby with a Home Screen widget. • Listen to Bible audio when available. • Return to short reflections when you need a quiet moment. Save the verses that speak to you today and find them again when you need a reminder. CHOOSE YOUR NEXT STEP WITH INTENTION Maybe you want to stop opening social media without thinking. Maybe you want fewer interruptions from games. Or maybe you want to make Bible reading a more consistent part of your day. SelahFirst connects those intentions with a simple pause. Check in with your feelings, spend a moment with Scripture, and decide what deserves your attention next. FAITH AT YOUR OWN PACE You do not need a perfect routine to make room for Scripture. Start with the apps that distract you most and return whenever you need a moment to refocus. A verse before your next scroll. A breath before your next tap. A small step toward more intentional phone habits. Pause before you scroll. Make room for Scripture. Choose what matters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [:mav: 1.0.1]

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Make more room for what matters with the latest SelahFirst update. - See your protected time — Track time spent with distracting apps blocked in a new 7-day chart. Time keeps counting while Selah is closed, and overlapping blocks count only once. - Choose your Bible translation — Read in AYT, BSB, KJV, WEB, ASV, BBE, or FBV, with easy switching from the reader. - Improved translations — Enjoy clearer, more complete language support. Small pauses. More intentional days.

Version 1.0.2

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    Information

    Seller
    Zian Fahrudi
    Size
    59.5 MB
    Category
    Productivity
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • iPod touch
      Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
    Languages
    English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © 2026 SelahFirst
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