Read Your Bible Daily to Strengthen Your Faith

Last Updated on December 27, 2025 by Andrea

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My daily routine

The alarm wakes me with the sound of birds chirping. I roll over and click ‘stop’ on my iPad alarm. I stretch, say a prayer for guidance and strength in my day, then get up and make the bed. I take care of my personal needs, get the dogs outside, grab some water and sit down for Bible reading and study. The house is noiseless, the sun is barely rising. All is quiet in my world.

My daily routine

The alarm wakes me with the sound of birds chirping. I roll over and click ‘stop’ on my iPad alarm. I stretch, say a prayer for guidance and strength in my day, then get up and make the bed. I take care of my personal needs, get the dogs outside, grab some water and sit down for Bible reading and study. The house is noiseless, the sun is barely rising. All is quiet in my world.

This quiet moment reminds me that just as God provided manna as daily bread, He still nourishes us spiritually each day through God’s Word.

Introduction

Reading the Holy Bible daily is one of the most powerful ways to grow your Christian faith. God uses God’s Word to shape our hearts, renew our minds, and anchor us in truth during our daily lives. From the former days of the early church to today, believers have relied on the entire Bible as their source of life, hope, and direction.

The books of the Bible reveal the truth of God, the love of Christ, and the unfolding plan of redemption that leads to eternal life through Christ Jesus. When we give Scripture first place in our lives, we begin to experience a better life rooted in God’s promises rather than our circumstances.

Why Mornings?

I could read my Bible and do my study any time, really. However, for me, early morning is a special time. The world is silent and there are no distractions. My phone is in my office, so I don’t have it handy to derail my time.

When my kids were little this time was extra precious. If I could get up and get some reading/study done before they woke up, I considered it a major win. Once the kids were up it was nearly impossible to find the uninterrupted time to be alone with the Lord.

My day is always better when I start it with God. I find I’m more centered; more focused on what’s truly important. I remember to pray more when I’ve started my day with God, too.

Early Bible reading and study is also a time to align our heart and mind with God’s purpose for our day. We also read so we can be ready for God to talk to us.

When we approach Scripture prayerfully, the Holy Spirit, also called the Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of God, opens our hearts to understand and apply God’s message.

What is Faith?

The most famous Bible verse about faith comes from the chapter in Hebrews often called the Hall of Faith and it reads “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1 NIV).

If we can’t see it, how do we know it’s true?

So, faith is when we are confident of something, even though we don’t SEE it. I have faith that the wind will blow out the humidity in Florida this fall, even though I won’t SEE it happen. I have faith my husband loves me, even though I don’ t SEE love. Finally, I also have faith in God, even though I don’t SEE Him.

Yet in all of these situations, I see the evidence of the items in which I have faith. I know from previous years that while I don’t see the wind, I feel it blowing on my face before the humidity is gone every fall. I’ve learned that it goes away because the wind blows it from our midst, but I never see the wind.

I know my husband love me because he takes care of me – he changes my car oil and gives me little gifts. While neither of those things is love itself, they are clues about his love.

Likewise, I have clues about God’s presence in my life. When I study and pray, I have a peace that passes all understanding. When I read Scriptures, they speak to me about current situations and it’s uncanny. I know that God loves me because of what I read in His Word and the special people He has put in my life.

This very faith—trusting God even during hard times, knowing that the testing of your faith — produces perseverance, just as James teaches when he speaks of trials of many kinds leading to pure joy.

What do we have hope in?

One Bible scholar tells us that “the ‘things hoped for’ are not mere figments of the imagination; their basis is the word of God.” We only have that faith when we are familiar with God’s Word and God’s Word alike.

Our hope rests in God’s promises—yes, god’s promises—revealed throughout the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Apostle Paul frequently wrote about faith rooted in the righteousness of Christ, reminding believers that salvation comes through grace, not works.

Matthew Henry says that faith has always been a mark of God’s servants – and I certainly want to be counted as one of those. What does it mean to be His servant? You guessed it – read and study His Word (the Bible) to find out.

Benefit of Faith

We also learn that “without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” (Hebrews 11:6 NIV).

Those who want to find God must seek Him with all their hearts. Again, we do that through reading and studying Scripture.

Faith reminds us of both God’s mercy and the wrath of God, pointing us to repentance and the good news of salvation through the preaching of the gospel.

Benefits of Reading and Studying the Bible

Reading Scripture gives us the encouragement of the Scriptures, strengthens us during hard times, and equips us to be doers of the word, not hearers only. It reminds us of the works of Jesus, the glory of Christ, and the love of Christ displayed at the cross.

Scripture is filled with powerful reminders of God’s love, good things that come from Him, and the good work God is doing in us through the Holy Spirit.

Getting Started

There are many simple ways to begin a daily Bible study and Bible reading. The simplest is to just begin reading. Get yourself a Bible or download a Bible app (I prefer BibleHub) if this is your first time committing to daily reading. If you’re really committed to reading the Bible, I strongly suggest The Daily Bible – a chronological presentation to read the entire Bible in timeline order over one year.

The Bible isn’t like one long story; it’s a collection of inspired writings—66 books of the Bible—that together form the entire Bible.

It can be tough to know how to start, so I’ll tell you my favorites. My favorite Old Testament (prior to Jesus) books are Ruth and Esther. Genesis is filled with stories you’ve probably heard already so that can be a good one, too.

My favorite New Testament (Jesus’s life and after) is Philippians. It’s all about practical living, much like the letters written by the Apostle Paul.

My favorite Gospel (story about Jesus’s life) is Luke. I find his the easiest Gospel to read and it has the classic “Christmas story” and that always warms my heart.

You may also enjoy reading the words of John, which beautifully describe the Word of Christ and the promise of eternal life.

Benefits

There are so many benefits to reading and studying your Bible and growing in faith is just one of them. When you read with your spouse, you grow as a couple when you read the Bible together.

As a married woman your marriage benefits when you read Scripture every day. See here for why married women should start their day with God.

Reading and studying the Bible is also great for helping us to store God’s Word in our heart. When we know Bible verses, we grow in our faith, and we are equipped for the inevitable battles that will come our way.

Memorizing Scripture is another powerful way to prepare for life’s challenges. Knowing God’s truth helps us live wisely and confidently, trusting in our Heavenly Father.

Closing

I hope you see that your faith grows when you read and study your Bible. Find a time every day to meet with God in His Word. While early morning works best for me, you can study any time that works for you. Maybe that’s when your kiddos are taking a nap. Or maybe while the kids are at school or after they go to bed.

Time doesn’t matter. What matters is that you do it. As you grow in faith, you’ll discover a deeper relationship with God, a stronger understanding of His promises, and a renewed joy rooted in truth.

You’ll see your faith grow in ways you never imagined.

With love,
🌸 Andrea

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