How to Get Back on Track with Bible Study

When I came home from the hospital with twin boys to a two-year-old toddler waiting for me at the door, my life went into survival mode. Many tasks and habits got shuffled to the side, like folding laundry, scrubbing kitchen appliances, and even Bible study. Falling into survival mode doesn’t just happen when a baby is born; we can operate this way in times of crisis or during other significant life changes as well. 

Taking that time off from Bible study wasn’t wrong—God doesn’t call us to a specific study regime but to dwell on his Word regularly. In crisis, the habits we’ve invested in during past seasons—like Bible memorization and the rhythm of attending church—shine in value as we experience Scripture through those modes instead of nestling down in our favorite chair with our Bibles in our laps. However, when we have to pause our Bible study during a season of survival mode, it can be hard to restart the habit again. 

Habits are tricky to build, but the reward is worth it. In this case, it’s more precious than gold and sweeter than honey from the comb (Ps. 19:10–11). How do we get back on track with Bible study?

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