The short answer: Start before your phone does. Scripture before screen, a set time each day, and someone who asks how you're doing will carry you further than a big plan. Then choose a way to study that fits your season, from a chapter a day to reading through the Bible in a year.
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What we cover
This is a question blitz: several quick questions about devotions and ways to study Scripture.
Scripture before screen
Building consistency through routine
Bible reading accountability
Different approaches to Bible study
Reading through the Bible and studying passages in depth
Starting small with a chapter or proverb a day
Praying before and after reading Scripture
Asking trusted people for help understanding the Bible
Lines worth remembering
"Scripture before screen."
"Do something rather than wondering what to do and not doing anything."
"Read God's word before you open your phone."
Take the next step
Put your Bible before your phone tomorrow morning.
Pick a set time each day, like a mealtime, and block it on your calendar.
Start small: one chapter, or one proverb, a day.
Pray before, during, and after you read.
Ask a friend, mentor, or pastor to check in on your reading.
Common questions
What is a habit that can improve my walk with God? Scripture before screen. Read God's Word before you open your phone.
How do I start reading my Bible more often? Use friends and accountability, and build consistency with a set time each day, like a mealtime, blocked on your calendar.
How should I do Bible study, and how much should I read? There are several methods: a fast overview, such as reading through the Bible in a year, or a slow study of one passage. You can also use topical study or a devotional booklet.
How can I get more out of the Bible? Pray before, during, and after reading. Ask questions, and ask a pastor or trusted person for help.
