The Power of Four: How Regular Time in the Bible Can Change Your Life
Discover why opening your Bible just four times a week might be the breakthrough you've been praying for
Have you ever felt like your faith was stuck in neutral? I have. There were seasons in my life when I believed in God, went to church, even said a prayer before bed—but deep down, I knew something was missing. I was going through the motions, but I wasn’t growing. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve felt that too.
Then I came across something that completely shifted my perspective: a study by the Center for Bible Engagement. It found that people who read or engaged with the Bible at least four times a week experienced dramatic, measurable changes in their behavior and spiritual life. Not once a week. Not twice. Four times. That was the tipping point.
The numbers stunned me. According to the study:
Feeling lonely dropped by 30%
Anger issues fell by 32%
Bitterness in relationships went down by 40%
Alcoholism dropped by 57%
Sex outside of marriage dropped by 68%
Pornography use dropped by 61%
Gambling decreased by 74%
And here’s the crazy part: people who engaged with the Bible three or fewer times a week showed almost no significant change. It’s as if something flips when you hit that fourth time.
When I started to put this into practice, it wasn’t about checking off a religious box—it became something deeper. I would open my Bible in the morning or right before bed. Sometimes I’d just read a few verses, sometimes a whole chapter. Other times I’d pray through the passage, asking God to speak to me through the words. And He did.
I began noticing my patience increasing. My anger—especially during stressful workdays—began to lose its grip on me. I was more present with my family, more aware of God’s voice in my daily routine. It didn’t happen overnight, but that consistent connection with Scripture made all the difference.
And if you're reading this, maybe you're searching for that same kind of breakthrough. Maybe you've tried everything else—devotionals, worship music, conferences—but still feel spiritually dry. What if the answer is simpler than you think?
Four times a week. That’s it. Carve out those moments and let the Word of God speak to you. Let it reshape your thoughts, strengthen your choices, and soften your heart. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to show up—and let God do the rest.
Application:
Try this for the next 30 days. Pick four days a week to sit with your Bible—read, reflect, and pray through what God shows you. Keep a journal. Track how you feel, what changes, what stays the same. You might just be surprised at what God does when you give Him a little more of your time.