With most everyone leading crazy/busy lives, finding time for Bible reading can seem like a luxury. It’s similar to exercise—people buy gym memberships but never visit, and they own Bibles, but rarely open them, yet we know that both are necessary for our physical and mental health.

Where and how to start, especially if you’ve never done it, can seem daunting indeed. After all, it’s a very long book, with a lot of complicated information, that’s hard to analyze and digest. 

Sure, you can open the first page and begin with Genesis. There is wrong with that approach, however, it may go no further. (I know multiple people who have attempted Genesis repeatedly but never progressed.)

Personally, I think Proverbs is the best place to start, for two reasons:

1. Proverbs is uniquely suited for women

2. Proverbs has 31 chapters

By reading only 1 chapter per day, which is not a huge burden, you can finish it completely in one month. These chapters are short and shouldn’t require more than 15 minutes daily, even for the slowest readers. Fast readers can do it in 5 minutes. 

Why is Proverbs important? This article sums it up so well. Boiled down to its most basic essence, Proverbs teaches us how to live the best life. It offers wisdom, warnings, and describes the ideal woman (sometimes referred to literally as the “Proverbs 31 Woman” because of the corresponding verse.) I truly love Proverbs because it speaks to a woman’s heart on a very deep level.

I know you’re busy; I’m busy too, but there is nothing more important than growing spiritually and getting peace, strength and contentment from the Word of God. Please find the time. It’s so worth it! 

Any other Proverbs fans out there?