Have you ever found yourself getting away from reading your Bible and praying each day? We all know we’re supposed to do it every day. But then one day slips away from us, then two, then three. Soon, we find ourselves going way too long without a routine that involves Bible reading and prayer each day.
What do you do when that happens? Have you ever found yourself there? It’s paralyzing. You don’t even know where to start or what to read anymore. How do you get it going again?
Sometimes you just need to push reset and start fresh. You have to just decide that today is the day, and just do it. So here are my best tips for starting fresh.
My goal is not to overwhelm you in this post but to help you get back on track or start. Here’s just a few ideas to give you a jump start.
What Do You Need?
- Light a candle that you love. If you don’t have one, this is an excuse to go get one! It doesn’t have to be expensive. Aldi and Walmart both offer cheap, delicious-smelling candles.
- Make a good cup of coffee.
- Grab a journal. If you need a good journal, check out our Faithfully Stepping Journals. They were created specifically for morning time, using the system that Matt and I use every single morning. But for now, use whatever you have.
- Grab your Bible.
- Find a comfortable place to sit; grab a blanket if you need to and a pen.
What Do You Read?
- If you need encouragement, read the Psalms. A chapter or two a day is great.
- When you feel overwhelmed with trials and hardships, read I and II Peter.
- If you’re at a place in life that you need wisdom, read a Proverb each day.
- The Gospels are great if you want to just get more of Jesus.
- If you prefer to use a devotional along with your Bible reading, check out our Devotionals.
- If you want to use your phone, use YouVersion and pick a plan to follow.
That’s it. Simply grab what you need and choose what to read and simply start! Start today; start fresh tomorrow morning. The important thing is simply that you start! I’m super passionate about this topic, because I know I would not be where I am today without my morning time routine. It has kept me grounded over the years at a time in my life when nothing else could!
This post is just to get you started. If you’re looking to take it deeper, check out my free Morning Time Routine Course. We also teach a system called Thirty-to-THRIVE, that you can check out HERE.
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