Did you know the average household has three Bibles? According to the American Bible Society, that doesn’t mean anyone’s reading them. In fact, research from LifeWay shows that more than half of Americans have read very little or none of the Bible. A third never pick it up on their own, and less than a quarter have a plan to read it systematically.
Why not? Common excuses include:
Sound familiar? Honestly, most of us treat Bible reading like exercise. We know it’s good for us, but we’d rather scroll social media or binge another show than “hit the spiritual gym.”
I get it. But here’s the thing: just like physical training, consistent spiritual training transforms your body and your life. Paul reminds us in 1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV):
“For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.”
That means your “spiritual workouts” aren’t just a good idea—they’re eternal. Every time you read a verse, meditate on a passage, or memorize a truth, you’re building strength you can’t get anywhere else. Your Bible isn’t just a book on a shelf; it’s your gym for the soul.
So here’s the challenge: put down the phone, step away from the distractions, and open the Word. Start small. A verse. A paragraph. Five minutes. Like any good workout, consistency matters more than intensity. Over time, you’ll notice the change—your mind clearer, your heart stronger, your faith more resilient.
And unlike most workouts, these results last forever.
Keeping the faith,
Roy
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