In 2011 I traveled to Kauai, Hawaii, for a two-week vacation with my mom and Grandma and Grandpa Schmidt. I had just finished vocational nursing school and my grandpa had some epic connections with property owners in Hawaii when he was alive. I will forever be thankful for this trip!
The very first morning we woke up in the Kauai condo my mom and grandma were giddy with excitement. I was surprised and thought they were both excited about the day’s plans. I grabbed my fresh local Kona coffee and strolled to the dining table to talk with the other excited ladies about our upcoming day.
Then they surprised me.
My mom took her coffee and some books to an armchair in the corner, clearly a space for one person.
My grandma took her coffee and some books to a small chair and table outside on the Lanai. Another space for one person.
RUDE.
After passive-aggressively mumbling “ok, I guess I’ll just sit alone” my mom looked up from her Portals of Prayer devotional and well-worn Bible to say “Sorry, we were just really excited to read our Bibles in Hawaii!”
Ohhhhhh. Ok, I get it. Reading the Bible is exciting. Feeling exhausted makes us read the Bible. Seeing beauty makes us read the Bible. Planning the day makes us read the Bible. Life makes us excited to read the Bible.
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Reading the Bible is Hard For Moms
Reading the Bible as a mom can be overwhelming, to say the least. It’s not like other books we read from the first page to the last then shove into the bookcase to collect dust. And honestly, that would be WAY easier.
No, the Bible is meant to be read over and over, different sections at different times, sometimes planned out for you but sometimes not planned at all. So which parts do we read? And when? And how much?
Any part.
Any time.
Any amount.
You certainly may spend hours a day reading many chapters of the Bible. It’s also incredibly good to read one verse a day. Shoot, you can read one WORD a day and it would be good.
Why Should Moms Read the Bible?
I’m sure you’ve heard that you should read the Bible daily. Did you know that is FOR you?
If you view reading the Bible as only an obligation we put Bible reading into the “law” category. And we will always fall short and usually feel guilt.
What if we looked at reading the Bible as a gift? How would it feel to you knowing that reading the Bible is a gift to you from God?
Psalm 119:105 says that the Word of God is a lamp for our feet and a light for our paths. I’m usually pretty thankful for lamps and lights in my life. I don’t remember ever walking through a well-lit path and being frustrated with the lights guiding my way.
Notice how the Psalm does not say “800 words are a lamp to my feet and 3 chapters are a light for my path”, does it?
In the season of motherhood, we should take ANY light and guidance we can get. And we get the best light and guidance from God and His Word.
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Moms Need Tools
As parents, we are in charge of countless people and things, and our responsibilities shift and change each day (sometimes each hour). A Bible reading plan doesn’t always have to feel like an obligation. What if we look at a Bible reading plan for moms as a tool? The same way a cookbook helps us nourish our families and a washing machine and dryer make laundry a heck of a lot easier.
Finding the right Bible reading plan for you can be tricky, just like if you attempted washing your clothes with a cookbook. I suggest finding a reading plan that allows for the mom lifestyle. A plan that lets life happen too.
- Do you need some accountability? Follow a reading plan with a group of people.
- Do you want some extra input? Ask your pastor for a reading plan to follow together or with other congregation members.
- Do you want quiet time alone with Jesus? Experience a reading plan on your own.
- Do you want extra romance? Work through a reading plan with your spouse. This is one of my favorite things to do!
- Do you want a fresh perspective? Invite your kids to read with you sometimes.
Make sure you pick a Bible reading plan that works realistically with your life. Really, make it easy for yourself. Don’t create more guilt and stress than mom life already creates for you. Reading God’s Word should be enjoyable for moms.
Mom Fuel Weekly Bible Reading Plan
There are wonderful Bible reading plans out there in the universe for when life works and plans work. This Bible reading plan can go along with other reading plans or can be done on its own.
This list of Bible passages was inspired by a bunch of really wonderful people offering their favorite Bible verses and/or their Confirmation Bible verses. I simply arranged each suggested passage to be read weekly.
One Bible verse a week? Sounds pretty easy, right? Oh, there’s more.
HERE IS THE FUN PART
Yes, read the one passage each week, but also read the verses and chapters AROUND the given passage. You may read things you’ve never read and see each passage in a new context. Do this extra reading on a schedule that works for you.
If you’re someone who naturally picks up your Bible to read each day, great! If you’re anything like me you might need a daily reminder to read your Bible. That is also great!
Sign up with your email address here to receive a FREE printable with Bible verses to read each week in 2022. Print as many copies as your precious heart desires and treat yourself to some good Bible reading this year.
Keep reading for the Bible verses to read and read around this year!
Printable Meal Planner with Bible Verses
Reading the Bible and planning meals? Yes, please! I created this printable meal planner with Bible passages to read each week.
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2022 Bible Reading Plan
January
- Romans 8:1
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Proverbs 22:6
- Psalm 23:6
February
- Proverbs 16:9
- Revelation 21:5
- Psalm 55:22
- Psalm 34:18
March
- Proverbs 31:25
- Lamentations 3:22-24
- Psalm 46:10
- Psalm 119:105
- Hebrews 13:5
April
- 1 Corinthians 2:9
- Revelation 2:10
- Psalm 37:4
- Romans 8:28
May
- Exodus 14:14
- Matthew 5:9
- Ephesians 2:10
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
June
- 2 Timothy 1:7
- John 8:12
- Romans 15:13
- Matthew 28:20
- John 13:34
July
- Philippians 4:6
- Matthew 6:34
- Romans 8:38-39
- John 14:1-2
- Proverbs 3:5–6
August
- John 14:27
- Isaiah 43:2
- Philippians 4:13
- Psalm 37:5
- Isaiah 40:31
September
- Isaiah 41:10
- Joshua 1:9
- 1 Corinthians 15: 55-57
- Esther 4:14
October
- Philippians 4:7
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Isaiah 61:3
- Job 19:25-26
November
- Colossians 3:17
- Luke 15:20
- Psalm 27:1
- John 11:35
- Ephesians 2:8-9
December
- Psalm 121:1
- Philippians 2:1-2
- Romans 8:32
- John 15:5
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