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How to Create a Bible Study Habit That Lasts

Let’s be honest—starting a new Bible study habit can be tough. Life is busy, distractions are everywhere, and sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start. But the good news? With the right approach, you can build a lasting habit that strengthens your faith and deepens your relationship with God.

Follow these simple steps to make Bible study a natural part of your daily routine.

Step 1: Focus on One Habit at a Time

If you try to build multiple new habits at once, your willpower gets stretched too thin. That’s why it’s important to focus on just one habit at a time. By directing all your energy toward this single goal—making Bible study a daily practice—you greatly increase your chances of success.

Step 2: Commit to 8 Weeks

You’ve probably heard that habits take 21 days to form. Others say 66 days. The reality? It varies from person to person. However, 8 weeks is a great target. Give yourself that time to focus on making Bible study a consistent part of your routine.

Step 3: Use Habit Stacking

One of the easiest ways to introduce a new habit is to attach it to something you already do daily. This is called habit stacking—pairing your Bible study with an existing routine to make it effortless.

Here are a few ideas:

📖 “I will study my Bible for 15 minutes while my coffee brews in the morning.”
📖 “I will study my Bible for 15 minutes in my car while waiting in the school pickup line.”
📖 “I will study my Bible for 15 minutes in my office right before I respond to emails.”

Pro Tip: Keep a Bible or study guide wherever you plan to study so it’s always within reach!

Step 4: Remove Obstacles (The 20-Second Rule)

Did you know that just 20 seconds of inconvenience can keep you from following through on a habit? If your Bible study materials are scattered all over, you might skip studying altogether.

✅ Keep your Bible, notebook, and pens right where you plan to study.
✅ Use a Bible app if carrying a Bible isn’t practical.
✅ Set a reminder on your phone so you don’t forget!

Make studying as easy and frictionless as possible.

Step 5: Prepare for Challenges (The If/Then Plan)

Life happens. Some days will be harder than others, but having a backup plan keeps you on track.

Here are some common obstacles—and how to overcome them:

⚠ Obstacle: "I don’t have time in the morning." 
✅ Solution: "If I miss my morning study, I’ll do it during my lunch break."

⚠ Obstacle: "I feel frustrated with my progress."
✅ Solution: "If I feel discouraged, I’ll remind myself that progress, not perfection, is the goal."

⚠ Obstacle: "I feel self-conscious about sharing my Bible study online."
✅ Solution: "If I don’t want to post publicly, I’ll send a picture of my notes to a friend instead."

Planning ahead keeps obstacles from derailing your progress.

Step 6: Stay Accountable

Accountability makes all the difference! Studies show that when you tell someone else about your goal, you’re far more likely to stick with it.

Here’s how to stay accountable:

🔹 Post your progress on Facebook (your personal page or our private CWC Facebook Bible study group).
🔹 Get a Bible study buddy—ask a friend to join you in the CWC Facebook Bible study group.
🔹 Tell your family or friends and ask them to check in on your progress.

When others know about your commitment, you’re more likely to follow through.

Step 7: Embrace Your New Identity

See yourself as someone who studies God’s Word daily.

James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, talks about Identity-Based Habits—the idea that lasting habits come when they align with who you believe you are.

Say things like:

🙌 “I am someone who treasures God’s Word in my heart.”
🙌 “I am committed to growing spiritually through daily Bible study.”
🙌 “Spending time with God is a natural part of my day.”

When Bible study becomes part of who you are, it’s no longer something you “have” to do—it’s something you love to do.

Step 8: Make a Commitment Statement

The final step? Write a commitment statement that outlines when, where, and how you’ll study your Bible. A clear plan increases the chances of following through.

Example:
📌 During the next 8 weeks, I will study my Bible every morning for 15 minutes at the kitchen table while my coffee brews.

Write your own statement, put it somewhere visible, and commit to it!

By following these steps, you’ll create a strong, lasting Bible study habit that truly sticks. Most importantly, you’ll grow closer to God one day at a time.

Let’s do this together! ❤️📖✨

Final Action Steps:

✅ Fill out the commitment statement below.
✅ Take a picture of it and post it in our private Facebook group or our CWC Club Community.
✅ Keep your statement where you’ll see it daily.
✅ Commit to 8 weeks of Bible study—one step at a time!

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Grace and peace,

Alicia

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