Five Tips to Help You Not Give Up on Reading YourBible in 2025

Don't give up on your New Year's Resolution just yet! Try these tips to help you connect with God more in 2025.

1. Listen on the go

If life feels rushed and you can’t find the time to sit and read, then listen to your Bible while getting ready, eating a meal, or in the car. Better to do it that way than not at all!

Fun Fact: the Youversion Bible App has various voices for different translations, and some even have music 🎶

2. Wake up earlier

Waking up is hard - Believe me, I get it. A friend told me that no matter what time she wakes up, it’s still hard. An extra 30 minutes will not make getting out of bed any easier, so why not use that time to read your Bible?

Do this as consistently as possible and see how it changes your mood and outlook each day.

3. Move your alarm

You can have the best intentions to wake up early, but sometimes it’s far too easy to hit the snooze button... Unless your alarm is out of reach!

This is truly a gamechanger - move your alarm to where must get out of bed completely to turn it off and refuse the temptation to crawl back in bed.

4. Pair it with a treat

A friend told me that she usually pairs reading her Bible with a cup of coffee. It motivates her to get out of bed and helps her to look forward to her daily treat and time with Jesus.

Try eating or drinking one of your favorite things while reading your Bible. It just might help you stick with it everyday!

5. Be kind to yourself

You will miss a day - life happens and it’s okay! Instead of spiraling in shame, extend kindness to yourself and try again the next day.

When you miss a day, God is not fuming with His arms crossed. He is waiting patiently to show you all the amazing things about Himself and His Kingdom.

The more you read your Bible, the more you understand this picture of Him.