Being More Disciplined In Reading

Leave a reply

We make time for what matters most. If we’re honest, reading often gets squeezed out by lesser things. The pace of life pushes it to the side. But if we want to grow in godliness and lead well, we must be disciplined readers.

“Discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness.”

– 1 Timothy 4:7 (ESV)

This isn’t just about reading more books. It’s about shaping your mind with truth, feeding your soul, and staying ready for the battle.

“The greatest danger to the soul of a man is not that he reads too much, but that he reads too little of what truly matters.”

— R.C. Sproul

1. HAVE A PLAN

  • Vague goals lead to vague results.
  • Decide what you’re going to read.
    • New Testament in 6 months.
    • One Theological/Christian book each month.
    • 30 minutes of reading every day.
  • Write it down. Track it. Press on.

2. GUARD THE TIME

  • Set a time and protect it.
  • Treat it like an unmissable appointment.
    • Morning before the day begins.
    • Lunch break.
    • Before bed.

3. REMOVE EXCUSES

  • Have your Bible or book ready.
  • Use a plan so you’re never guessing what’s next.
  • Just do it!

4. INVITE ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Tell someone your plan.
  • Check in with each other.
  • Share what God is teaching you.

5. READ WITH ENGAGEMENT

  • Don’t just get through the pages—let the truth get through to you.
  • Take notes.
  • Underline.
  • Pray as you read.
  • Apply it that day.

6. BUILD MOMENTUM

  • Start small.
  • Celebrate wins.
  • Finishing a book or reading plan fuels the next one.
Set your goal. Start today. Stay with it.
#PressOn

Written by Pastor Jon Beck (and fine-tuned by “Ezra,” my AI scribe).

Leave a ReplyCancel reply