A simple morning routine you can actually keep: one passage, one note, one prayer.
TL;DR
- Keep it to 15 minutes: read, note, pray.
- Use reminders; success is showing up, not finishing a plan.
- Place Bible/phone where you sit to remove friction.
Scripture to stand on
- Psalm 1:2: Delight grows from regular time in the word, not random binges.
- Mark 1:35: Jesus made space to pray in the early morning—quiet matters.
- James 1:22: Read to do. One small response beats five unchecked readings.
A simple plan
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Pick a seat and a time
Like charging your phone in one spot, keep Scripture in one chair and time. Set a reminder (wake, commute, lunch).
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Read one short passage
Think of this like a focused warm‑up, not a marathon—8–15 verses, out loud if you’re sleepy.
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Write one sentence
In Notes/Reflections, finish this: ‘Today I will…’ Keep it specific and small.
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Pray one minute
Thank God for the verse, ask help for the one action, bless one person.
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Close the loop at night
As you brush teeth, check the note like a to‑do: thank God if you acted—even partly.
Try this now
- Open Daily Verse and set a reminder for tomorrow morning.
- Bookmark today’s verse and write a one-sentence prayer.
- Place your Bible/phone and a pen on the chair you’ll use.
If this is your week…
Five days on, two days flex. If you miss, restart next morning—no catch-up guilt.
When it’s hard
If mornings implode, move the habit to lunch or evening for a week. Shrink the reading; keep the note and prayer.
FAQs
- What if 15 minutes is too long?
- Cut to 7 minutes: 3 to read, 2 to note, 2 to pray. Consistency first.
- Which book should I start with?
- Mark, James, or Psalms. Clear, short, and practical.
- How do I avoid zoning out?
- Read out loud, stand up for the first paragraph, or switch to a Psalm that day.
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