A Bible Reading Plan For Busy People

1.) Make Time - Don't think you have to spend hours at this. You can take one verse in the morning and chew on it throughout the day. I bet you can even memorize it if you think about it long enough. The point is, get started even if you have to leave your Bible in the bathroom to do it!

2.) Pray before you read - Again, it doesn't have to be a long prayer but Jesus said the Holy Spirit would bring things to your remembrance and lead you into all truth. (John 16:13) He will help if you ask.

3.) Read a translation that you haven't used before. Yes I know there are King James Fans who will fight me over this but the Bible wasn't written in King James English. Ever wonder what people who speak other languages do without the KJV? Something like the Message Bible will get you thinking again. Remember, once something fresh stirs your mind, you will naturally want to study your Bible more. Don't put pressure on yourself for too much, too soon.

4.) Read a commentary to go along with your Bible reading. God had me write a devotional on the Old Testament book of Exodus. It's written from a human perspective rather than as a technical word study. You can get it as a free download. Why not start there?

5.) You can get the Bible on tape or CD and play it as you work or drive. My husband used to play it while we slept. He said it helped him to relax. You would be surprised how much of it sticks with you when you listen to it a few times as you sleep.

6.) Keep a Journal If I am reading the Bible and God quickens something to me, I can write it down and date it. My entries may only be sporadic but because they are in a book, I don't lose them. It can be surprising when what you wrote 5 years ago speaks to your situation today!

7.) Join a Christian Forum. Search for one on the internet. There's nothing like a good debate to send you to the Word to clarify your position.

8.) Keep your Bible in a convenient place. That could be different places for different people. I keep one in my bathroom. That may sound disrespectful but it's a place I go everyday and I figure it is better to get some word in than none at all. Since I have heard God answer something I had asked Him while I was otherwise indisposed, I don't think He is too offended.

E Sword is a wonderful FREE Bible program for your computer. With it, you can download many different Bible versions that you can easily compare. It also includes the Strong's Concordance, dictionaries, commentaries and even places for study notes. Best of all, did I mention that it's FREE?

I've been in Bible College as well as taught Bible Classes and it makes finding verses and information so easy that I wouldn't want to do without it!

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