The 3-5 Method: Studying God’s Word When You’re Tired and Busy

If you clicked on this article, you’re likely struggling with consistent time in God’s Word.

In any given season, a myriad of factors can keep us from reading the Bible: limited time, guilt, a lack of discipline, a lack of desire, unrealistic expectations of what time in the Word should look like, a lack of mental energy, or utter exhaustion.

What is it for you?

• Maybe you’ve never really read the Bible, and the idea of starting is intimidating.
• Maybe you’re a young adult transitioning out of a flexible season, and your former Bible study method isn’t working anymore.
• Maybe you’re a young mom whose mental energy and time are limited by a lack of sleep and an unpredictable schedule.
• Maybe your New Year’s resolutions included completing a Bible reading plan that you now feel completely overwhelmed by.

Maybe you are grieving or hurting and feel like you can only swallow Scripture in small doses. Whoever and wherever you are, be encouraged, my weary friend, that the Word of God has something for you in this season and your unique circumstances and limited abilities don’t disqualify you from accessing it. Regardless of the amount of time and energy you have or the amount of guilt or shame you feel, you can consistently engage with and be nourished by the Bible. Read More