5 Hindrances to Daily Bible Reading and How to Overcome Them

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Episode 16 | 5 Hindrances to Daily Bible Reading and How to Overcome Them

In this episode, we are talking about the importance of daily time in the Word of God. We are looking at five hindrances that keep us from daily Bible reading and some practical tips to overcome them.

You might also enjoy this Homeschool Mom Podcast episode: When Kids Interrupt My Time in the Word.

The Importance of Daily Time in the Word

• Matthew 4:4
• Hebrews 4:12
• Psalm 19:7-11
• Romans 12:2
• Ephesians 4:21-24
• Colossians 1:9-12
• John 17:17

5 Hindrances That Keep Us From Daily Bible Reading

1. We have a low view of God and a high view of ourselves.
2. We don’t see how God’s Word practically applies to our day to day life.
3. We struggle to find the time.
4. We don’t know what to do.
5. Interruptions from kids and urgent needs keep us from daily Bible reading.

Disciplines of a Godly Woman By Barbara Hughes / Crossway

Practical Tips for Daily Bible Reading

1. Have a plan!
2. Find solutions to the challenges you face.
3. Establish accountability.
4. Read the Bible with intention. Look for themes.
5. Utilize creative ways to read the Bible.
   • Listen on audio
   • Read the Bible with your kids.
   • “Bathroom” Bible (read a short Psalm or Proverb every time you use the bathroom.
   • Use the 1/3 Bible study method no matter how much time you have.
   • Establish a regular afternoon quiet time/rest time for your kids and use some of this time to read your Bible.

Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds, Second Edition

Practical Ways God’s Word Ministers to Our Lives

Many of these points are taken from Caroline Newheiser’s talk, Women and the Word.

• God’s Word helps us in our time of need.
  • Psalm 121:1-2
• When we are in the Word of God, we gain wisdom.
  • Psalm 111:10; James 1:5
• We are blessed and find success when we are in God’s Word.
  • Psalm 1:1-3; Joshua 1:7-8
• We gain comfort from the Scriptures.
  • Romans 8:28-29
• Scripture enables us to help others.
  • 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
• Real change is only possible through submission to Scripture.
  • John 17:17

Proverbs: The Ways of Wisdom

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

Women and the Word (a talk and handout from Caroline Newheiser)

Is Not Reading the Bible a Sin? (from GotQuestions.org)

Lies That Keep Women from the Word: Busyness is Not the Problem (Rachel Jankovic)

You can find more resources for Bible study on my Spiritual Growth page.