Cell phones today can let you know how you spend your screen time to increase digital self-awareness. With the start of a new calendar year, redirecting some of that screen time toward a Biblical reading plan can greatly enrich your life and your relationship with God.
One key in developing a reading plan is to start small—keep it simple. Pick the best time and place that works for you and just read. A plan that includes variety can also help you stay consistent and engaged.
If you’re looking for a place to begin, the Book of Ephesians is a good choice. It is a short epistle that focuses on who believers are in Christ, the importance of God’s grace, practical Christian living, and much more. It is encouraging and easy to read a little at a time. Let’s get started.
Day 1 – Ephesians 1:1-14
Day 2 – Ephesians 1:15-23
Day 3 – Ephesians 2:1-10
Day 4 – Ephesians 2:11-22
Day 5 – Ephesians 3:1-10
Day 6 – Ephesians 3:11-21
Day 7 – Ephesians 4:1-10
Day 8 – Ephesians 4:11-21
Day 9 – Ephesians 4:22-32
Day 10 – Ephesians 5:1-10
Day 11 – Ephesians 5:11-21
Day 12 – Ephesians 5:22-33
Day 13 – Ephesians 6:1-8
Day 14 – Ephesians 6:9-15
Day 15 – Ephesians 6:16-24
In a little over two weeks’ time and roughly ten verses a day, you’ve read all of Ephesians!
To add some variety to your reading, you could try reading parts of a book for five minutes a day. This can be a helpful way to continue learning while keeping your reading time manageable. Here’s how that could look.
The Bible Tells Me So
Chapter 1, “Release from Your Prisons”
Day 16 – pages 5-9
Day 17 – pages 10-13
Chapter 2, “How to Avoid Being a Failure”
Day 18 – pages 15-18
Day 19 – pages 19-22
Chapter 3, “Are You Limiting God?”
Day 20 – pages 23-26
Day 21 – pages 27-29
Chapter 4, “The Synchronized Life”
Day 22 – pages 35-38
Day 23 – pages 39-41
Chapter 5, “The Law of Believing”
Day 24 – pages 43-45
Day 25 – pages 46-48
Day 26 – pages 49-51
You could also pick a topic. Topical reading is another simple way to stay engaged with God’s Word. Say you want to read verses about prayer. Keeping it simple, let’s just look at some of the verses in Psalms that contain the English word “prayer” in the King James Version.
Day 27 – Psalm 4:1; 5:3; 6:9; 17:1; 39:12
Day 28 – Psalm 42:8; 54:2; 55:1; 61:1; 64:1
Day 29 – Psalm 65:2; 66:19; 66:20; 69:13; 72:15
Day 30 – Psalm 86:6; 88:2; 102:1; 102:17; 143:1
Over time, redirecting your screen time to a Biblical reading plan can enrich your life, help you strengthen your relationship with God, and make your time in His Word more active and personal. Whatever you choose to read, small daily steps can add up. Yes, you can turn screen time into a rewarding spiritual practice that nourishes your soul and helps you walk more powerfully for God.