Need a resolution restart? Did you plan to read the Bible each day, but the busyness of life got in the way? Don’t be discouraged! It’s never too late to jump back into daily Bible reading. Here are five tips to get you started again or to encourage you to keep going.
Remember your “why”
Go back to your motivation. What was it that got you excited about reading God’s Word each day? Take a few minutes to reflect on your why. Maybe you could even write it down and put it in a place you look each day to help you remember why you are doing this.
Build it into your daily routine
Do you have a cup of coffee each morning? Maybe you could you read God’s Word while sipping coffee. What about lunch? Perhaps you could take a few minutes to talk with God while eating your sandwich. Or you could do it right before you go to bed to wind down at the end of the day. Have you thought about listening to an audio Bible while you exercise or during your commute?
God gives us grace—we should have some for ourselves, too
Did you miss a few days? It’s okay! Instead of feeling discouraged, extend yourself grace and pick back up where you left off. The goal is not perfection—it’s progress. Every time you open your Bible, you’re growing in your faith.
Read in Community
Is there someone in your life who might want to go on this adventure with you? Maybe schedule a time each week, either in-person or on the phone, to talk about what you are reading. You could join a larger study group, or it might just be a good excuse to reconnect with a good friend or loved one.
Use a daily reading Bible to help you stay on track
Daily reading Bibles help you mark your progress and stay on track. Seeing how far you’ve come can be incredibly motivating! If you miss a day, don’t stress—just pick up where you left off. We have some great options listed below.
A One Year Bible can help you engage daily with Scripture. With editions featuring journaling, devotionals, study notes, and more, you can find the perfect one to help you stay on track.
The Daily Walk Bible takes you on a yearlong journey through Scripture. Each daily Bible reading is enhanced by short devotionals related to the day’s passage, and rest stops every seventh day allow you to reflect on and connect with what you are learning. (And this Bible gives you access to the free Filament Bible app for deeper study.)
THRIVE Bible for Women and DaySpring Daily Devotional Bible for Moms both include 365 daily devotionals alongside the full text of the New Living Translation to help you reflect on the passage you are reading.
Some of our Bibles, like the Life Application Study Bible, include a yearlong reading plan you can follow. In addition, many of our Bibles give you access to the free Filament Bible app, which has a variety of reading plans to help you explore God’s Word.
Whether you’re looking to restart your resolution or are just wanting to be more consistent in your Bible reading, we know you’ll grow closer to God and better understand his love for you as you read God’s Word.
