INSIDE: Discover simple, practical ways to help your family grow in God’s Word every day!
Reading the Bible together as a family is one of the best ways to grow in faith. But between busy schedules, distractions, and varying attention spans, it can be challenging to make Bible reading a daily habit.
If you want to increase Bible reading in your family? Here are some simple and practical ways to make it a natural part of your family’s routine.
1. Pray for a Love of God’s Word
Ask God to give your family a hunger for His Word. Pray for wisdom, understanding, and joy in reading Scripture together. Even small efforts to build this habit can make a lasting impact on your family's faith.
2. Start Small and Be Consistent
You don’t need to read an entire chapter every day to make an impact. Start with a few verses or a short Bible story and build from there. The key is consistency—find a time that works for your family, whether it's at breakfast, bedtime, or after dinner.
2. Use a Family Bible Reading Plan
A simple Bible reading plan takes the guesswork out of what to read each day. Choose a plan that fits your family’s season of life—whether it’s a chronological reading plan, a study of Jesus' parables, or a book like Proverbs with short, practical wisdom.
4. Make It Interactive
Next, kids (and even adults) engage more when they can interact with what they're learning. Encourage your children to:
- Draw pictures of what they hear
- Act out Bible stories
- Answer simple discussion questions
- Retell the story in their own words
- Use flash cards for reviewing Bible facts
5. Listen to the Bible on Audio
If sitting down to read feels difficult, try listening instead! Play an audio Bible while driving, during breakfast, or even while doing chores together. Many apps and websites offer dramatized versions that make stories come to life.
6. Incorporate It Into Daily Life
Bible reading doesn’t have to be separate from everything else—it can be woven into your daily conversations. Bring up a verse when teaching kindness, gratitude, or patience. Talk about how a Bible story relates to a real-life situation your child is facing.
7. Make It a Family Challenge
Create a fun challenge to encourage Bible reading!
Try:
- A sticker chart for completed Bible reading
- A Bible trivia night
- A reward for memorizing verses together
- A reward for reaching a family reading goal
8. Lead by Example
Finally, kids naturally follow what they see. If they see you prioritizing Bible reading, they’ll be more likely to do the same. Let them catch you reading the Bible, talk about what you're learning, and invite them to join in.
Making Bible reading a daily habit doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By starting small, being consistent, and making it engaging, you can increase bible reading in your family. Doing this helps your family grow in their love for God’s Word.
Which of these ideas will you try first?
