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Acknowledge the importance of Bible reading. If you are not truly convinced that it is a necessary and beneficial component of the Christian life, you will probably have many "better" things to do with your time. Putting God's word into your life will keep you from sin and shame (Psalm 119:1-11); it will bring you blessing and spiritual prosperity (Psalm 1:1-3); it will equip you for every good work (2 Tim 3:17). There are many other benefits of Bible reading, the most important of which is salvation through the knowledge of God (1 Pet 1:23). You simply cannot do without it.

Schedule time for Bible reading everyday. Although it would be nice to continually study God's word, the reality is you have other things to do. I would recommend spending at least 30 minutes. If you can't spend 30 minutes at a time, break it up--15 minutes when you wake up and when you go to bed or 10 minutes at each meal period. Try to read at least a little bit before you get your day underway.

Plan what you will read. If you don't you will probably get bored or frustrated and give up. Reading in an orderly fashion will help you remember where you left off, know what to read next, and find passages you want to refer back to. It will also help to read from all the parts of the Bible so you keep the big picture in focus. If you wanted to get good at playing baseball, you wouldn't just practing hitting the ball; you would also practice catching, throwing, and running the bases. In the same way, if you want to get good at using the Bible, you should read from the law, the wisdom books, the prophets, the gospels, and the epistles.

Reflect on what you are reading. Use a notebook to write down things you want to remember, questions you want to ask, or prayers. Memorize parts of what you are reading and think about it as you practice throughout the day. Talk to your friends and family about the things you are learning and the questions you have.