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It seems like the words “to crave” are usually reserved for things that are bad for us. We crave chocolate cake. Or a large, caffeinated coffee drink (my personal favorite!).

We rarely seem to “crave” healthy things, like salads or exercise.

Unless we take the time necessary to cultivate those cravings.

For example, if you start exercising every day, eventually you’ll notice your body craving that physical activity, until you just don’t feel right without it.

Same with healthy food. If you make an effort to cut down on sugar, you’ll probably find that healthy food tastes better, and your body actually starts to crave meals that are good for you.

I believe that the same is true with Bible study.

As Christians, reading God’s Word should be a very important part of our daily lives. As we read His Word, we grow closer to Him and become in tune with His will for our lives. He uses His Word to teach and grow us, making us more like Him.

But this healthy, necessary habit doesn’t just happen. This is a craving that we have to intentionally cultivate in our lives.

The more we read our Bibles, the more we will crave the oneness with God that comes from reading His precious Word on a regular basis.

So how do we teach ourselves to crave the Word of God? Here are a few suggestions:

Pray. Ask God to create in you a deep desire and longing to soak up Scripture. Ask Him to speak to you and bind your heart to His as you read His Word. Ask Him to draw you back into your Bible if it’s been a while since you’ve spent time with Him in this way.

Remind yourself that reading your Bible is a privilege. There are many countries where simply owning a Bible can bring severe persecution and repercussions. If you live in a place where you can freely and openly read your Bible, you are privileged. This is a privilege that you would severely miss if it were taken away. Take advantage of this amazing blessing and study your Bible often.

Set aside time to read each and every day. Decide on a time, decide how long you plan to read, and then allow nothing but emergencies to disrupt this time. I know this can be super hard with your busy life, but it is so very necessary. When I worked outside of the home, I used to take my Bible with me and read it on my lunch break. Sure, I missed out on some social time with my coworkers, but it was worth it. Now that I stay at home with my daughter, I have a little more flexibility but still have to plan around her sleep schedule. Ultimately, we make time for what’s important to us. And we can usually find time to check our social media feeds, email, or text messages, so we can definitely find time to study God’s Word. Choose a time that works for you and stick with it.

Just start reading. I use this strategy with exercise when I’m feeling low-energy (read: lazy 🙂 ). I tell myself: I’ll just exercise for 10 minutes and then stop. But, after the 10 minutes pass, I’ve really started to enjoy it and don’t want to stop. So make yourself get started and then let God’s beautiful words take over and, odds are, you won’t want to stop.

Give yourself enough time to make Bible reading into a habit. I’ve read that developing a habit takes around 30 days. So, as you start your daily readings, don’t get discouraged if you don’t start to crave it after a couple of days or a week. Give yourself at least a month of daily reading for you to start to really crave your daily quiet time with God.

Use a Bible study, devotional, or Bible journaling technique. There is absolutely no substitute for simply reading your Bible, but these tools can help you to dig deeper and develop a greater understanding of what God is trying to teach you through your daily readings.

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Give these 6 strategies a try and work towards cultivating a deep and abiding craving for the incredible Word of God!

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Janelle 9 months ago Reply I so agree, Bree! Just had a melanoma removed and all is well but I won’t be able to attend my exercise class for a few days. It had become such a pattern that I will surely miss. I’m so grateful that Bible Study will not be disturbed. God’s Word is so life giving but it does take discipline and prayer to develop an ever increasing hunger for it. I personally believe the struggle is well worth it. Thanks so much for Faithfully Committed. God bless you and your family Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply Nana, thank you so much for your sweet comment! It means to much to me that you take the time to read my posts. I’m so glad all is well after having the melanoma removed. You continue to be in our prayers. I’m sure it’ll be nice to get back to your class when you’re feeling up to it! And yes, the life giving power of God’s Word is just incredible. I know that I am not the same without it. We love you! 🙂

I so agree, Bree! Just had a melanoma removed and all is well but I won’t be able to attend my exercise class for a few days. It had become such a pattern that I will surely miss. I’m so grateful that Bible Study will not be disturbed. God’s Word is so life giving but it does take discipline and prayer to develop an ever increasing hunger for it. I personally believe the struggle is well worth it. Thanks so much for Faithfully Committed. God bless you and your family

Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply Nana, thank you so much for your sweet comment! It means to much to me that you take the time to read my posts. I’m so glad all is well after having the melanoma removed. You continue to be in our prayers. I’m sure it’ll be nice to get back to your class when you’re feeling up to it! And yes, the life giving power of God’s Word is just incredible. I know that I am not the same without it. We love you! 🙂

Nana, thank you so much for your sweet comment! It means to much to me that you take the time to read my posts. I’m so glad all is well after having the melanoma removed. You continue to be in our prayers. I’m sure it’ll be nice to get back to your class when you’re feeling up to it! And yes, the life giving power of God’s Word is just incredible. I know that I am not the same without it. We love you! 🙂

3G 9 months ago Reply This was a much read for me! I’m on a journey to have a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with Christ. Your 6 steps have truly put things into perspective for me. Many thanks! Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply Thank you so much for reading! I’m on a similar journey, and it’s a beautiful and exciting one! 🙂

This was a much read for me! I’m on a journey to have a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with Christ. Your 6 steps have truly put things into perspective for me. Many thanks!

Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply Thank you so much for reading! I’m on a similar journey, and it’s a beautiful and exciting one! 🙂

Thank you so much for reading! I’m on a similar journey, and it’s a beautiful and exciting one! 🙂

Kimberly 9 months ago Reply Well said. Thank you for allowing God to speak through you. I bet alot of us need to hear this. Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply Kimberly, thank you! It was a reminder I needed as well. God is good and gives us exactly what we need to hear! Thank you for reading!

Well said. Thank you for allowing God to speak through you. I bet alot of us need to hear this.

Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply Kimberly, thank you! It was a reminder I needed as well. God is good and gives us exactly what we need to hear! Thank you for reading!

Kimberly, thank you! It was a reminder I needed as well. God is good and gives us exactly what we need to hear! Thank you for reading!

julia 9 months ago Reply hmmm. I have struggled with bible reading since i became born again. At times i feel i will never make it. Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply I have definitely had times like that in my walk with Christ. We know how much we need it and that it’s so beneficial for us and yet we struggle with it. Lean on God. Ask Him to create a deep longing in you for His Word. Commit to reading at least 1 chapter a day every single day, no matter what. Just don’t give up! julia 9 months ago Reply thanks for your words Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply You’re very welcome!

hmmm. I have struggled with bible reading since i became born again. At times i feel i will never make it.

Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply I have definitely had times like that in my walk with Christ. We know how much we need it and that it’s so beneficial for us and yet we struggle with it. Lean on God. Ask Him to create a deep longing in you for His Word. Commit to reading at least 1 chapter a day every single day, no matter what. Just don’t give up! julia 9 months ago Reply thanks for your words Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply You’re very welcome!

I have definitely had times like that in my walk with Christ. We know how much we need it and that it’s so beneficial for us and yet we struggle with it. Lean on God. Ask Him to create a deep longing in you for His Word. Commit to reading at least 1 chapter a day every single day, no matter what. Just don’t give up!

julia 9 months ago Reply thanks for your words Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply You’re very welcome!

thanks for your words

Bree Post Author 9 months ago Reply You’re very welcome!

You’re very welcome!

Roxane 8 months ago Reply Thank you so much for sharing your love of God! I needed this and what better time than during the Lenten season, thank you again. Bree Post Author 8 months ago Reply Thank you, Roxane! Your comment made my day! 🙂

Thank you so much for sharing your love of God! I needed this and what better time than during the Lenten season, thank you again.

Bree Post Author 8 months ago Reply Thank you, Roxane! Your comment made my day! 🙂

Thank you, Roxane! Your comment made my day! 🙂

Carolyn 8 months ago Reply This is a beautiful post. I agree with you completely and I love how your advice is very practical. I have just recently discovered your site. I’m really impressed so far and I am excited to read more. Blessings! Bree Post Author 8 months ago Reply Carolyn, thank you so much! Your words are a blessing to me! 🙂 And I absolutely love your site as well! Thank you for visiting 🙂

This is a beautiful post. I agree with you completely and I love how your advice is very practical. I have just recently discovered your site. I’m really impressed so far and I am excited to read more. Blessings!

Bree Post Author 8 months ago Reply Carolyn, thank you so much! Your words are a blessing to me! 🙂 And I absolutely love your site as well! Thank you for visiting 🙂

Carolyn, thank you so much! Your words are a blessing to me! 🙂 And I absolutely love your site as well! Thank you for visiting 🙂

Louise 7 months ago Reply Bree I just discovered your site. I am so exited. Thank you for your inspiration to us. I’m sure i’m still gonna learn alot from you. God Bless. Louise Bree Post Author 7 months ago Reply Louise, thank you! You made my day! 🙂 Blessings to you!

Bree I just discovered your site. I am so exited. Thank you for your inspiration to us. I’m sure i’m still gonna learn alot from you. God Bless. Louise

Bree Post Author 7 months ago Reply Louise, thank you! You made my day! 🙂 Blessings to you!

Louise, thank you! You made my day! 🙂 Blessings to you!

Sharon 6 months ago Reply Hi Bree! I recently discovered your blog and I can’t get enough of it. Everything you post about speaks so much to me! I have one question: What is your favorite Bible Study book?

Hi Bree! I recently discovered your blog and I can’t get enough of it. Everything you post about speaks so much to me! I have one question: What is your favorite Bible Study book?

Katie 6 months ago Reply I love this and affirm it 100%! Thank you for pointing women back to Jesus.

I love this and affirm it 100%! Thank you for pointing women back to Jesus.

Martika 6 months ago Reply What a great post! I’ve been trying to get into a daily habit of God’s Word and my best times are in the morning after a cup of coffee and before digging down on my laptop. I love your idea of devotionals. I actually have about 3! Lol But i also open up my Bible and read whatever God wanted me to read for that day. After reading for a couple of days, I realized I am more at peace. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

What a great post! I’ve been trying to get into a daily habit of God’s Word and my best times are in the morning after a cup of coffee and before digging down on my laptop. I love your idea of devotionals. I actually have about 3! Lol But i also open up my Bible and read whatever God wanted me to read for that day. After reading for a couple of days, I realized I am more at peace. Thanks for sharing! ❤️

Taylor Greenwald 3 months ago Reply Great post! I have read this exact post once before and just so happened to come across it again. I love your suggestions. They are so true. Seeking His Kingdom takes discipline and help from Him. Eventually it begins to grow into habit, but even more than that for some. Some fall in love with Jesus and can’t get enough of Him. <3

Great post! I have read this exact post once before and just so happened to come across it again. I love your suggestions. They are so true. Seeking His Kingdom takes discipline and help from Him. Eventually it begins to grow into habit, but even more than that for some. Some fall in love with Jesus and can’t get enough of Him. <3

June 3 weeks ago Reply Brew, thank you so much for your kind and loving words of encouragement. I have had a hard time with consistently completing Bible Study daily. I know that everything flows more smoothly with it. You are such a blessing to not only myself but to anyone who reads and follows your post. My God bless you for your servants heart.

Brew, thank you so much for your kind and loving words of encouragement. I have had a hard time with consistently completing Bible Study daily. I know that everything flows more smoothly with it. You are such a blessing to not only myself but to anyone who reads and follows your post. My God bless you for your servants heart.

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