Over the years I've been an inconsistent Christian with the way I live my life. My church had a new Pastor come that has really stressed the importance of living out what you say you are. So many people I know say they are Christians but make no attempt at all to live it out. Daily studying of my Bible has really helped me stay on a path of consistent living. It's hard to live as a Christian if you don't have a steady thirst for the Word.

Very true.

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Reading the Bible has been my biggest struggle with my Christian walk. The Bible app has helped me with that more than anything

I read every morning

Thanks for sharing

What is everyone’s “study plan” or “strategy” for lack of better words to keep you on track? Chapter in a book at a time until finished? Straight through the Bible? What has worked best for you to help you remain consistent?

I read every night when I go to bed.
Also a devotional every morning.
A devotional and prayer to start the day.

A good Bible study can help.

I've been reading New Testament Books from start to finish. Using a HEAR method helps to actually study beyond
simply reading.
https://replicate.org/what-is-a-hear-journal/

As mentioned above I use the Bible app and get on "a plan" to read through the year. I usually do the Bible in a year, or try to at least. That accomplishes the reading part. Recently I've discovered Dr. J Vernon McGee on www.ttb.org (Thru The Bible) and he breaks down every book of the Bible in ways I can understand. This has helped me to grasp the meaning of each book and really has opened the word to me.

My bible app has a verse of the day that I read every morning before I get out of bed. At least 3 times a week I will get 15 -30 mins of reading time. I normally try to find a book and read through it. I also listen to the bible via the app while driving. This varies from week to week depending on the amount of travel I'm doing. I will typically pick a few books that go through them. When travelling I will also download sermons from sermonaudio.com and listen to those. I have found an awesome pastor in Bancroft, WV that I have learned a lot from.

Consistent reading is something we have been emphasizing lately in my small group. I agree with you and believe it is absolutely paramount when trying to live a Christian life.

Quiet time in the morning is about the only thing that keeps me straight. I have to do it and when I miss, it shows.

Lately I've been doing a reference word study. Example:
I search for the word humility. Then i read the verses and expand to read the verse in context. It may take a week or more to get through them all. Then I start a new search.

I read every night before bed. Read until I have to re-read something then lay it down and go to sleep. You're absolutely right.

i've fallen off the wagon, but ^^^ is a great way to read AND RETAIN the Bible ... i know a thousand folks who've read it cover to cover & can't quote you a thing in prayer/advice ... i find i better retain the Word studying it like the above

studying w/a men's group is good ... using teachings on topics is good, as well -- anytime i get a little out of whack, i usually go back to studying the Love of God in some form ...

I need to do better myself. I got through Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and halfway through Acts. An out of state move to a rental, new job, house shopping/buying and moving again put a stop to it.
Hope to get back to it soon.

The app thing has been a blessing, I at least read a verse every day. Small groups have been a plus. And we have had a study group at my church at various times, we did the Book of Acts not too long ago. I learned a great deal. I still need to read more on my own, I think. A good study Bible is a must for me.

The best "strategy" is having a group of men you meet with regularly and keep each other accountable on what you are LEARNING, not just reading. There is big difference in reading the Bible and paying attention to what you are reading.

If you want to read through the whole thing, a chronological reading plan helps me. Helps understand the whole picture how those "Sunday School stories" actually fit in to it all.

I know we are talking about the Bible specifically, but Robby Gallaty has a series of books that are excellent to read and help understand the importance of memorization, reading, community, all that. Growing Up is the first one I think. I'd encourage anyone to check them out. That dude's testimony is powerful. I've been reading some of his stuff for years but I took my students to a camp he spoke at this summer and I've never seen my students so engaged and ready to dive into the word since camp. It's been great.

Jesus would say, "Have you not read?". With something that has eternal consequences, we need to make it a habit. Thanks for the reminder.

Many people don't live what they say but everybody lives what they believe. I want my testimony to be how I live my life and not so much the words that come out of my mouth. i want to be an action verb Christian.