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4 Lutheran Life three easy ways T O M A K E S U R E Y O U R E A D T H E B I B L E E V E R Y D A Y Fitting in time to read the Bible can be hard, but doing so consistently can be even harder! Here are three simple things to help you get in the habit of being in God's Word daily. Once you get into a daily habit of reading the Bible, remember that it's okay to adjust your routine. If one thing doesn't work, try something else. Given some time, you'll find what works for you. As you spend more time in Scripture, may "the word of Christ dwell in you richly" (Colossians 3:16)! 1 2 3 M A K E B I B L E T I M E P A R T O F Y O U R R O U T I N E F I N D A R E A D I N G B U D D Y S E T G O A L S F O R Y O U R S E L F Try scheduling a daily Bible-time reminder in your phone or writing it in your planner (in ink!). If you journal, read a Scripture passage beforehand and add a paragraph to meditate on the passage. If you read before bed, reserve the last fifteen minutes for a devotion. If you have a long commute to work or time between classes, listen to Scripture on an app on your way. When we read God's Word with other people, we have opportunities to learn from each other, support each other, and remind each other of God's grace. It can also keep us accountable—when we know another person is expecting us to be there for Bible study, we are going to show up. Church is a great place to start to find a reading buddy. Maybe join or start a small group that meets once a week or so. If a group setting isn't for you, maybe ask your spouse, a roommate, or a friend to read with you. If you have children, you can make Bible time part of their bedtime routine—even if you're reading Bible story books for kids, you're still getting time in the Word! If you're not sure where to start with setting a Bible-reading goal, here are some ideas. Read through a specific book of the Bible. Choose a book and set a goal completion date. For instance, plan to read through the Book of John in a month. Read through the entire Bible. Start a plan to read through the entire Bible in one or two years. Spend a certain amount of time each day reading Scripture. Reserve fifteen minutes or so each day. Set a reminder for yourself, limit distractions, and do the best you can with the time you have. Complete a study you have purchased or downloaded. Rather than focusing on an amount of time per day, focus on depth. Follow a study that has preset readings and questions.

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