Lof,
You are by no means alone, my sister. It is highly probable that more people find consentrating on scripture lineraly (in line, chapter after chapter ,book after book) than those who don't. Two of the most important factors in encouraging one to read is an interest in the subject and a sence of relivance.
Honestly, , , it is hard for most to get either from a lineir reading scripture.
I cannot do it though I've tried several times.
For those who find it hard or impossible, as I do, to do it I suggest reading by subject and or topicly.
Starting with a question that is relevent to them, seeking the answers in the written word of God.
I personaly take my que from sermons heard at church, questions from people I know, and often times discussions in this and other forums.
My reading is justified in the words from the book of Acts.
Act 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the Scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
The best reason to read the scriptures is to learn and know that which our father in heaven wants us to know. That which is or will be relevent to us in our walk of faith with him.
While reading the entire bible is commendable and someting of accomplishment. Understanding and application is by far the most important reason to read it.
There are patterns, links, many concepts and precepts in the bible ,not to mention more wisdom than one can get from five or ten covor to covor readings of the bible.
Reading the bible is not something to be accomplished or concoured. Not the end but the means to an end and that end coming closer to an intimate relationship with our father in heaven.
Nothing is ever lost in opening the bible. More may be gained by the way one approaches it, but each and every bit of his written word is of value. What works best for you is the will of our father in heaven.
It isn't how much of the bible one reads or how fast they read it that is important but what they do with what it has shown them.
Sincerely
His
Cliff