A Bible Reading Plan That is Music to My Ears

This time of year is often filled with many things that can tend to keep us busy.  With the business of life, we can often let some of those things that we really want to do fall by the wayside.  One of those things may well be your Bible reading plan.   If you are anything like me, it is always my goal to read the Bible through at least once a year.  It is usually this time of the year when I start looking for the next plan or guide to help me read through the Bible in a year.

Over the years I have tried many different plans.  Some that were good, and others that I didn’t care for as much.  The one that has been a good fit for me the last few years has been the 5 Day Bible Reading Program.  It is the one that I plan to use again this year.  It works best with my busy travel schedule.   Yet, this year I am adding a bit of a twist to my reading plan.  Often, when I am reading the Scripture, a hymn tune will pop into my mind that pairs well with the text I’m reading.  I love hymnody . . . both old and new.  I love to read and hear theologically rich lyrics paired with beautiful music.  I love to sing.  So, this past year I started jotting down the hymns that came to mind as I read the Scriptures each day.  I have now compiled a list of hymns, along with links to each tune on YouTube, that I plan to use each day to add to my time with the Lord.  I believe it will enrich my quiet time that I seek to have each day. 

 I compiled this list really for me, but if you would like to follow along this year as I read the Word and sing the Word, I would love for you to do so.  You may even find some new songs along the way.  You may or may not want to listen to the versions of the songs that I have chosen.  That is totally understandable and completely up to you.  You may choose instead to simply read the hymn from your favorite hymn book.  This too would provide spiritual nourishment as well.  You can find the vast majority of the listed songs in the Hymns of Grace hymnal, my preferred hymn book. So, open up a songbook and read the great songs of our faith along with your daily Bible intake.

You can check out (or print) a copy of the Reading and Listening Plan here.

If you would like a playlist of the songs, you can look for a Spotify playlist coming soon as well.   

Soli Deo Gloria,

Adam B. Burrell