Key Takeaways
Making Bible Study a Priority in a Hectic Life
- Why Bible Study Matters for Moms?
- Overcoming the Time Barrier
Creative Ways to Fit Bible Study into Your Busy Schedule
Making Bible Study a Family Activity
Surround Yourself with The Word Visually
Staying Consistent in Your Bible Study Journey
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

As a busy, homeschooling mom of three kids under nine years old, I know how difficult it can be for moms to consistently study God’s Word. Even though the demands of your time as a mom are great, reading the Bible and staying connected to God will make you a better mom, wife, employee and friend. I promise!

Studying God’s Word can consist of reading, listening, studying, meditating and/or memorizing the Bible. Today, I am sharing my personal favorite Bible Study tips for busy moms that are practical and do not include screen time for your kids.

Key Takeaways

Quality of Quantity
Habit Stacking can help you stay consistent
Surround yourself with visual scripture
Have Bible study supplies readily available
Get your children involved
Find a method that works for you

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Making Bible Study a Priority in a Hectic Life

I personally grew up being told that I needed to read my Bible everyday, but no one ever told me why or how difficult that would become once I was a mother.

Life has never been more full for me with homeschooling my children, potty training, being my kids’ personal chauffeur, cooking and cleaning…the list goes on. Am I right?!?!?

Sometimes fitting in reading anything feels daunting, but I encourage you to make reading God’s Word a priority.

Why Bible Study Matters for Moms?

Before you give me all the excuses on why you don’t have time to read the Bible, hear me out!

In recent years, there was a study that was conducted on individuals between the ages of 8 and 80 who read their Bible at least four times per week.

The results were astonishing. In those individuals, “Loneliness went down 30%. Bitterness went down 43%. Anger went down 32%. Alcoholism went down 42%. And watching pornography went down 60%.” ¹ Wow!

You see, reading God’s Word is spiritual nourishment for everyone, and as you read God’s Word, you grow closer to God. As you grow closer to God, your heart, thoughts and actions begin to reflect God more and more. Your life changes for the good.

Not only does your life change for the good, but reading your Bible is a way to set a godly example to your children. Those two reasons alone should drive you to dig into God’s Word!

Overcoming the Time Barrier

When I was a Children’s Pastor, I had so many moms tell me all of the reasons they did not have time to read and study God’s Word. And to be honest, I have given my own set of excuses as well.

Whether it is exhaustion, lack of quiet time or distractions, the list can be long and very real.

I want to encourage you to identify the obstacles in your way, and once those obstacles are thought through, take them to God. Ask Him to show you creative ways in this season of life to spend time with Him.

He is faithful, and He desires to spend time with you. I can tell you firsthand that God has always given me the time I needed to dig into my Bible when I have asked.

And remember, it is about quality over quantity. So many times I have only had time to read a handful of verses, and those verses were exactly what I needed for that day.

Related Content: 25 Bible Verses about the Faithfulness of God

Creative Ways to Fit Bible Study into Your Busy Schedule

Motherhood is full of opportunities to be creative. That creativity might look like figuring out how to help your children eat more vegetables (hello zucchini muffins!), or it could look like creative ways to fit time in to study God’s Word. Below you will find some really creative Bible Study tips for any season of motherhood.

Short But Powerful Study Sessions

I am personally a firm believer that in this busy season of Motherhood spending short but meaningful amounts of time in God’s Word is more beneficial than reading chapters upon chapters.

Don’t get me wrong. There will be seasons in your life when you can read the Bible in one year, and that is important to do as well. But the trenches of motherhood might not be that season.

I would recommend you set a clock for five to ten minutes (more if you have more time), and focus on one verse or a passage per day. Follow that time with a short reflection on what you learned about God or what God is speaking to you about and then close in a prayer time.

Often, those short but powerful moments in God’s Word are what gives me the patience, courage and love to be the hands and feet of Jesus to my children.

Give it a try!

Pair Bible Study with Another Habit (Habit Stacking)

Have you ever heard about Habit Stacking? I listened to the book Atomic Habits by James Clear a few years ago, and I used the information I learned in the book as a way to be more consistent in my devotions.

Habit Stacking is “a technique where you form new habits by pairing a new desired behavioral change with, on, or following an already existing behavior you routinely do (making coffee or showering) — or something that routinely happens in your day (your alarm going off or the kids coming home from school) ².

So how can you use the concept of Habit Stacking as a creative way to fit studying God’s Word into your schedule? Pair reading The Word with something you already do daily.

Here are a few examples:

Read a verse while drinking morning coffee.
Meditate on a passage while rocking a baby to sleep.
Pray a Psalm while folding laundry.
Read one Proverb during lunchtime with your kids.
Reflect on a devotional thought while waiting in school pickup lines.

Adding Habit Stacking to your Bible Study time

Incorporating Bible Study into Everyday Mom Life

I personally love that I can listen to God’s Word on my phone while I am doing the everyday things in my life. While I am folding laundry, doing dishes, sitting in a car pick-up line or taking a shower, I can use the audio function in the YouVersion Bible App to read scripture and the devotional that goes along with it.

This Bible study tip takes habit stacking (see above) to the next level.

I am not always able to do this with kids around because I don’t want them listening to something like Song of Solomon, but I do use the audio function pretty often.

Using Bible Apps and Digital Tools

I don’t know about you, but I almost always have my phone within reach. I have two apps on my phone that I personally use to study God’s Word. One is the YouVersion App (mentioned above) and the other is the Love God Greatly App.

These two apps are the only apps on my phone that I have notifications to be turned on, and I get a daily reminder on my phone to study God’s Word.

Over the years, I have used both of these while I am rocking a baby to sleep to get my much desired time with God. It has helped me reflect on God and what God wanted to teach me through the different studies. They have both helped bring me closer to God.

Bonus: the YouVersion App has a dark screen feature at nighttime so my little ones couldn’t see the light from my phone as I was putting them to bed.

Find a Bible Study Method that Works for You

When I was in college getting my degree to become a Children’s Pastor, I learned that there are different learning styles. For example, some individuals are visual learners and some are tactile learners.

Why am I talking about learning styles and bible study tips? Because you have a dominant learning method that helps you learn best. Figure out which method of studying God’s Word works best for you, and go with that…or maybe switch it up where you rotate methods every other day.

Below are some common Bible Study Methods.

The SOAP Method

The SOAP method is a way of taking a verse or short passage, and you use the acronym S.O.A.P to study what the passage is saying to you.

This is one that I personally love to use, and my favorite Bible devotional through Love God Greatly uses this method as well.

You can read more about it here as well as download a free SOAP Method printable.

Verse Mapping

In verse mapping, you take a verse or small passage, and you break down the verse for deeper understanding.

You would use references like a Bible dictionary, commentaries or concordance to help gain a deeper understanding of the verse or passage.

Themed Bible Study Plans

In themed Bible studies, you find a topic that you want to grow in or that resonates with you, and you find a Bible study that goes with it.

I personally struggled a great deal with anxiety after my middle child was born, and this Bible study on fear and anxiety really brought me to a place of trusting God with my fears.

Related Content: The SOAP Bible Study Method for Kids and Parents

Praying Scripture

One very creative way I have found to combine prayer and scripture is praying scripture. You actually take scripture verses, and you plug someone’s name into the passage.

So often I have been reading God’s Word, and I come across a verse that reminds me of my child or someone I love.

I stop, reflect on that verse, and then I pray that verse over my loved one. Sometimes I will write it down on a post-it note so I can continue to reflect on the verse and pray it over my loved one. You can also pray scripture over yourself.

Mediate and Memorize Scripture to Recall Later

The Bible tells us the following in Psalms 119:11, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

Hiding God’s Word means to memorize it, and I believe that memorizing scripture is a part of studying God’s Word.

On my bathroom mirror, I have scripture cards that I meditate on and memorize while I am getting ready for my day and getting ready for bed.

Memorizing Scripture for Bible Study tips

Use Bible-Based Affirmations & Declarations

Another creative way to study God’s Word is by using I am affirmations that are Biblically based.

You take Bible verses, and you turn them into affirmations to help most often with negative thoughts.

I have created “I am affirmations” for my daughter and myself that have helped us both overcome negative thoughts that are not of God.

If you do this, I encourage you to write down the “I am affirmations” as well as the verse, put them somewhere you look everyday and say the affirmation and the verse out loud.

Related Content: 31 I Am Affirmations from the Bible

Making Bible Study a Family Activity

Prior to becoming a mom and Children’s Pastor, I would have never recommended this Bible study tip of making it a family activity.

However, I can honestly say that God has spoken to my heart almost every time I have taught children a lesson or done a Bible study with them.

Besides the benefits you will gain, the research done by Lifeway shows that “The single greatest influence over spiritual health is regular Bible reading while growing up. Plainly put, the parents of young adults indicate that regular Bible reading as children yields the greatest influence over their spiritual health. ³

I promise that making Bible study a family activity will be so good for the entire family.

Study the Bible with Your Kids

When families are all studying God’s Word together, the family grows together in their faith in such a beautiful way. There are several ways to do this, but here are just a few ideas.

Invest in a Family Devotional where everyone is studying the same topic, but everyone has their own devotional book that is geared towards their age group. Not Consumed Ministries has such beautiful devotional books for the entire family that are fun, engaging and spiritually deep.
During breakfast, snack time or dinner, read a chapter of Proverbs together or do a Kids devotional that still is meaningful for adults. The devotional, My Life with Jesus, is one of my favorites!
Before you do your devotions, read a Bible story from a children’s Bible to your kids, and then while you are doing your devotions, have them draw you a picture of their Bible story.
For older children, Scripture copywork can be a great way for them to practice handwriting while putting God’s Word into their minds and hearts.
In my family, we memorize a verse together every couple of weeks. We add hand motions to the verse, and we work on it at bedtime every night until everyone in the family can say it. Even my three year old can, for the most part, say the verses. We also talk about the meaning of the verse and how we can apply it to our life.

Read Aloud Your Bible Study

When my middle child was three years old, he would climb into my lap while I was doing devotions. After about 30 seconds of being quiet, he would say, “Read da Bible, Mama.”

To be honest, at first I found this very annoying, but God soon showed me that reading The Word out loud to him was the perfect way to introduce him to the depth and beauty of scripture.

He would listen almost the entire time I read God’s Word to him, and then he would get down to play which I used as time to do the devotional part of my Bible study.

This could be something you do with kids of all ages!

Use An Audio Player to Help

We don’t have our children do a lot of screen time in our house because my youngest turns into a raging three year old when any screens are on. I know a lot of moms who use a tv show or movie for their kids as a way to get time in with God. Please hear me…absolutely no judgement here from me…it just doesn’t work for us.

Instead, we have found that having my kids listen to a Bible Story* on the Yoto player (which we love by the way) or turning on a Bible based kids podcast is an alternative that works for us.

*We use the Make Your Own cards and downloaded Bible stories from Libro.fm

Surround Yourself with The Word Visually

In Deuteronomy 6:4-9, it says, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”

Not only is this a beautiful reminder of how you are to follow God as a parent, but the last verse gives us all an idea of how we can keep scripture in our hearts…write them on the “doorframes” or walls of your home. Below you will find creative Bible Study tips by surrounding yourself in God’s Word.

Christian Home Decor for Bible studying tips

Turn Your Home into a Bible-Saturated Environment

My husband and I have owned three homes together, and the one we are currently in we bought while it was still in construction. We decided that we wanted our home to be filled with God’s Word in visible and invisible places.

While the house was being framed, we wrote verses on the framing, and now as we decorate it, we have Scripture both visually and audibly so that it is a central part of our daily life.

Here are some ways we do this:

Bible Verse Wall Art – Frame your favorite Scriptures.
Verse of the Month Board – Write a new verse in the kitchen.
Worship Playlist – Play Bible-based songs during chores.
Scripture Bedtime Routine – End the night reading a Psalm or devotional as a family.

Post Verses Post-it Notes Around Your House

If you are looking for an easy way to memorize scripture or meditate on God’s Word, then I would recommend using post-it notes around your house with God’s Word written on it.

I stick these in places that I will be standing for awhile like next to my kitchen sink, on my bathroom mirror or above my washing machine.

Each time I see one of my post-it notes, I work on memorizing it, meditating on it and praying about what God is teaching me through the verse.

Posting Bible verses in your home for Bible studying tips

Keep Your Bible Handy

I often misplace my Bible. Don’t laugh. It is true.

I decided that I was going to start a habit of putting my Bible somewhere that is close to where I go to sit often. Every time I put my Bible away, it goes in the same spot which is on top of my nightstand.

It is always close by and I see it every morning and night which reminds me to pick it up and study it.

Use a Bible Study Basket or Caddy

I have a Morning Basket that I put together for my kids that has a Bible, devotional book and some fun topical things they are interested in.

Having that basket with everything in it makes it so much easier to do devotions with my kids.
I am thinking that this is a tip that I need to personally implement, and I am going to keep it handy like the above Bible study tip recommended.

Here is what I am going to put in my basket when I create it:

Bible
Notebook & pen
Devotional, reading plan or SOAP sheets
Highlighters or sticky notes
Prayer cards

This basket would make Bible studying easy to grab and go—even if you only have a few minutes.

Staying Consistent in Your Bible Study Journey

The best thing you can do for your walk with Christ is to be consistent with your Bible study. You might not notice a difference the first few days, but if you stick with it, you will see your heart, mind and life transform and renew. Below you will find a few Bible study tips to help you stay engaged and build the habit of devotions.

Grace Over Guilt: Embracing Imperfection

I just want everyone to know that sometimes I miss a day of doing devotions. Yes, you read that correctly.

I am an ordained elder, Pastor for over a decade and now Christian Motherhood Blogger, and I write about the importance of things like spending time daily in God’s Word.

The demands of motherhood are real. And sometimes a day of reading the Bible is missed.

I want to encourage you not to quit just because you missed a day. Extend yourself grace on the days you missed and drop the guilt. God is waiting for you whenever you turn to Him!
Focus on progress, not perfection.

Building a Routine That Works for You…or Don’t

A great Bible study tip that I have is to build a routine that works for you…or don’t!

You could create a dedicated Bible study space, always get up before your kids for devotions or have a reminder set on your phone to read God’s Word. These are all things that would help you build a routine and stay consistent.

However, if you are a recovering Type A, guilt-aholic like myself, I had to back away from the routine because it turned into a thing to check off my to-do list instead of being meaningful time with God.

I personally just make one consistent rule for myself in regards to God’s Word. When I reach for my phone in a down time moment, I start with devotions instead of clicking on social media. This might be first thing in the morning, while I am putting my youngest down for a nap or once I crawl into bed.

I put the Bible App right on my home screen so there are no excuses. I see it as a reminder. I will either open it to do devotions or grab my Bible if it is handy.

Find a “Bible Study Buddy” for Encouragement

Lastly, I want to remind you that we were meant for community and that studying God’s Word with someone else is so enriching and beautiful. In addition to this, I think that accountability most certainly increases consistency!

Grab a friend to either study with or to check in with weekly. This can be done in person, through text, a call or even something like MarcoPolo. You and your Bible Study Buddy should encourage each other to continue growing in the faith by reading the Bible.

Here are some of my favorite questions to ask my Bible Study Buddy:

“What’s one thing God showed you this week?”
“How did you apply the Word today?”
“Is there anything from your readings this week that you shared with your kids?”
“What Bible verse are you memorizing?”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I start a Bible study routine as a busy mom?

Start small—choose a simple plan, pick a specific time (even just 5 minutes), and use tools that fit your lifestyle.

What’s the best Bible translation for a busy mom?

It depends on preference, but easy-to-read versions like the NLT or NIV are great for clarity and accessibility.

Can I study the Bible effectively without a set schedule?

Yes! Flexibility is key—find ways to integrate scripture into everyday moments rather than stressing over rigid schedules.

What if I struggle with distractions during Bible study?

Try early mornings, naptime, or using audio versions to stay engaged while multitasking.

Thank you for reading my post today! I hope it encourages you that it is possible to have time in God’s Word as a mom.

I recommend taking a few of these Bible study tips and implementing them slowly. Don’t try to do all of the tips! Please just start with one or two and add more in if you need or want to.

Most importantly, enjoy your time with God. It is life transforming and life giving.

Have you tried any of these Bible study tips? Did I miss any that are your favorite? Comment below to let me know!

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Footnotes

Vallejo , L. J. (2024, November 19). A Scientific Study Reveals What Actually Happens When You Read The Bible. Retrieved April 3, 2025, from https://www.christianlearning.com/read-the-bible/
Walsh, K. (2023, February 13). Habit Stacking — And Why It Might Finally Help Your Behavior Changes Stick. EveryDay Health. Retrieved April 4, 2025, from https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/habit-stacking-and-why-it-might-help-your-behavior-changes-stick/
Holmes, L. (2025, April 1). Teaching Kids to Read and Love the Bible. LifeWay Research. Retrieved April 5, 2025, from https://research.lifeway.com/2025/04/01/teaching-kids-to-read-and-love-the-bible/#:~:text=Based%20on%20data%20from%20Lifeway%20Research%2C%20%E2%80%9CThe%20single,yields%20the%20greatest%20influence%20over%20their%20spiritual%20health.%E2%80%9D

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