There are things we know are good for us, but it can be hard to persevere (or even to start).
Reading through the Bible is one of those things – it really is helpful!
It can also be exciting. God continues to reveal things I hadn’t seen or understood before, even in passages I’ve read many times.
No, there aren’t fireworks of new insight every day, and some days I approach it with a less-than-expectant attitude. Frequently, God reminds me on those days that he is the source of joy, he is the provider of faith, and he will never leave us. Sins get revealed and dealt with, and I experience the freedom that Jesus promises.
I pray you’ll find the same.
So this is one of my regular encouragements to do yourself some good and read through the entire Bible.
I can recommend the One-Year Tract Bible Reading Plan provided for free by Crossway. They also offer several other plans.
Who cares that you’re starting on August 1 rather than January 1! Next July 31, you’ll have read all of God’s inspired word!
And if you started earlier in the year and just fell too far behind to catch up – so what! Start again.
If the first plan you choose just doesn’t seem to work, choose another. By the start of 2012 you’ll already have momentum to keep going.
And thank you to my friend, Chris Nelson, who suggested this reminder.
The Works of God 
Thank you for encouragement.
Good idea. I’m 7 months into this year and I am headed to reading Isaiah 43-45 right now. So encouraging!
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Yes! I highly recommend Daily Walk Bibles (see Amazon) which are from Walk Thru Bible ministry – or – their monthly Daily Walk subscription. It is vital to my day, year, & life to be daily washed by the Word. I’m on year 21…. Amazing!
Thank you for your encouragement and friendly reminder. I use the iphone App “Bible.Is” (http://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/) which has really helped me get the momentum you mentioned in your post.