Here are a few tips that I have found helpful over the years, and I hope they encourage you as we enter the new year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Start Small<\/strong>. If you’ve never read through large portions of Scripture before, don’t try to start with a plan that looks insurmountable. That’s like someone new to the gym thinking they can lift the same weights as a power lifter. It’s not a good idea and can be a setup for failure. Instead of a year long reading plan, start with something that’s 2 weeks or 30 days. Once you finish that, try another 30 day plan, and gradually lengthen your plan.<\/li>
- Pick a Time & Place<\/strong>. One of the easiest ways to maintain success in your Bible reading is by making it routine. Try to read at the same time everyday, and preferably in the same place. This will create a routine that you’ll get used to and put you in the right mindset. Also, I suggest doing it at a time of day when you’re most alert. There’s nothing worse than reading the Bible when you’re tired or sleepy.<\/li>
- Don’t Give Up<\/strong>. This one is the most important. There will be times when you want to give up, but push through it and keep at it. You\u2019ll hit difficult passages and sometimes you may not understand what you just read, and that\u2019s okay. Just keep at it and ask God to help you understand what you\u2019re reading. Over time God will make it clear to you. When you hit those difficult spots, remember to make use of the tools available to you. And, inevitably, you may fall off the wagon and stop reading all together for a season. Don\u2019t get discouraged, just start again.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
STARTING A PLAN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the great things about doing a reading plan in the app is that it syncs across all your devices. You can read on your computer one day, and then read it on your phone or tablet the next day when you’re on the go. Here’s how to start a new reading plan in the Olive Tree Bible App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open Reading Plans from the Menu<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Choose from one of the many reading plans we’ve made available! We have 5-day, month-long, year-long reading plans, plus many more! Some of our devotionals can be used in the reading plan section as well. There are plenty to choose from!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Start reading! And if you need help remembering to read \u2014 we’ve got your back. Set up reminders by tapping the alarm icon at the top-right of the reading plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nCheck out the reading plans in our app, and also be sure to check out other devotional titles that we have on sale<\/a> that can enhance your daily Bible reading in the new year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pick a Time & Place<\/strong>. One of the easiest ways to maintain success in your Bible reading is by making it routine. Try to read at the same time everyday, and preferably in the same place. This will create a routine that you’ll get used to and put you in the right mindset. Also, I suggest doing it at a time of day when you’re most alert. There’s nothing worse than reading the Bible when you’re tired or sleepy.<\/li>