July Bible Reading Plan
Welcome July!
Can you believe it is July already! I am so excited about this month’s topic How to Grow in Your Faith. This month, we are going to dive deep into scripture to learn how to grow in faith!
If you have a deep desire to grow your faith, you are in the right place. No matter where you are in your faith walk, God meets us right where we are in His Word, and even if you only have five minutes at a time, I want to share with you some simple ways to grow in faith.
One way to grow your faith is to continually see your life compared to that of Jesus. It is through the constant reminder of what he has done and what he’s called us to that we can rise to the purpose for which we have been called.
So, then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17
How to Grow in Faith
The Bible says, God has delt to every man the measure of faith.
For I say to every man that is among you, through the grace given unto me, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. Romans 12:3
God expects us to have faith and to grow in faith! And if we really believe God and live according to that faith, then God will be pleased. And we are going to be blessed! But lacking faith and failing to live by faith displeases God.
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he, that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Hebrews 11:6
Hebrews 11:8 says, “It was by faith Abraham obeyed God’s call to go to another place God promised to give him. He left his own country, not knowing where he was to go” (NCV).
Would you do that? Can you imagine, Abraham was up in years. He was in his retirement phase, about to hang it up and settle down when God said, “No. Dust yourself off, and get ready for the greatest journey of your life.” When you live by faith, it involves going, often to places you were never planning to go.
Why is it so important for you to develop your faith?
Because everything that God does in your life he does by his grace and through your faith:
“Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6a NIV).
“According to your faith let it be done to you” (Matthew 9:29b).
“Anything that is not done in faith is sin” (Romans 14:23b GW).
Here are ten things you can do that will help grow your faith.
1. Growing Through Hearing the Word
If you want to grow in your faith, it starts by hearing, and that means feeding yourself with God’s Word. When you hear God’s Word, it changes you. It affects your worldview and alters the way you think.
We want to see things the way God sees them, and we want to think the way He thinks. The good news is there is an entire book filled with the way God thinks: the Bible. Open your Bible and begin to read. Get an audio recording of the Bible, and listen to it as you go to sleep, as you get ready in the morning, or as you drive in your car.
2. Allow the Holy Spirit to do work in and through you.
Holy Spirit was sent as an Advocate. Jesus said, “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26).
It is because of Him that we can understand the things of Scripture so allow the Holy Spirit to do a work in you and through you. Be available. Do not close the door to the Holy Spirit because you do not completely understand the Holy Spirit. He will teach you things.
3. Read and study your Bible. Make sure you are continually reading and learning about Scripture. He speaks through us via His word and if we are not reading it, we miss opportunities to hear from Him. “All scripture is God-breathed. And is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.”
That word equipped means it is a tool, it is useful. If you are a carpenter and you are not using your tools, you are not going to be in business. If you are a computer programmer, and you are not using your computer, you are not going to be in business. If you are a small business operator and you do not have the stuff that you are selling, or the services that you are selling, you are not going to be in business.
“Equip” is a super important word for me. It is one of the mission points of my ministry—Equip, Encourage, Evangelize. It is important to be equipped and we, as Christians, get equipped through the Bible. Make the time to grow in your understanding of God’s Word and your love for the Lord.
2. Memorize Scripture
First, by praying for discipline and setting aside time. Memorizing Scripture is an excellent strategy for spiritual growth. It allows you to have gospel truths ready at all times, whether your day brings you temptation, heartache, or a friend in need of encouragement.
Start with verses that are short or have short phrases that are easy to remember. It may also be helpful to choose verses that are easy to understand and in everyday language. By starting small, you will be encouraged by having several verses memorized quickly.
I set aside time in the morning (an hour or so) to be with God alone, reading my Bible, praying for my family, praying for the church, and praying for my soul.
If you decide to memorize Scripture for 5 or 10 minutes a day, you can memorize a lot of Scripture! I mean, it is incredible!
3. Prayer
Prayer changes things. Even more profound, prayer changes you. Prayer is an act of faith. To speak to a God, you cannot see requires a great deal of faith. I have also realized that the more I pray, the more my faith increases. In our relationships with one another, the more we communicate, the closer we become, and the more we trust each other. The same can be said of our relationship with God. If you wish to grow in your faith, speak to God more.
4. Keep a prayer journal
Having a record of what you have been praying about and how God has moved and answered those prayers can really inspire your faith. It is easy to forget our blessings and many prayers answer. But when we look back and identify specific prayers that have been answered, it is truly faith-building. God is powerful and constantly at work.
What Does It Mean to Grow in Faith?
Growing in faith is a dynamic and deeply personal journey that involves cultivating a closer relationship with God, deepening trust in His promises, and allowing His truth to shape your life. Here is a thoughtful breakdown of what it means and how to pursue it:
While this faith journey is challenging, it is also rewarding and very much possible through the help of the Holy Spirit, the precious gift God gave you when you first surrendered your life to Jesus.
I have developed all sorts of strategies to help us continue to stay in God’s word faithfully and there is nothing like this monthly system we are doing together.
God wants us to be FREE! He longs for us to live unhindered by our past, free to enjoy an abundant life that aligns with His plan and purpose. When we surrender our lives to God and spend time with Him, He washes our minds and hearts with the truth of His Word. In His presence, we find FREEDOM.
“Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Heb. 11:1(NIV)
A Prayer for July
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I praise You and thank You that Your desire for me is to grow and walk by faith in every area of my life. I am not willing to settle for less than Your best anymore. Today is my day. I am making a change. I am going to pursue You with everything I have in me until I get to the place You want me to be. I will not stop. I will not be defeated. And I will not quit until I see every one of Your promises come to pass in my life. Satan, I bind you in the Name of Jesus from operating against me. Your day is done. I resist you now, and command you to leave every area of my life in Jesus’ Name. I declare the goodness of God over my life. I claim every promise in His Word for myself right now in Jesus’ Name. God, I am asking You to give me eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to receive Your correction and guidance, as I seek to grow in faith in my life. I ask You to give me the strength to hold strong in the days ahead. Help me to resist distraction I receive a total transformation renewing of my mind—as I put my life into full-throttle toward living and walking by faith. I declare there is no turning back—I will never go back to the way life used to be. Your presence, O God, is changing me even now. I will declare Your goodness and give You honor and glory as my breakthroughs come one after another after another. I give You all the praise for my glory story that is just around the corner. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Reflection Questions
1.What does trusting God look like in my current season of life? Consider areas where you are invited to surrender control or lean into His promises.
2. How am I intentionally nurturing my relationship with God each day? Reflect on your spiritual rhythms—prayer, Scripture, worship—and how they shape your heart.
3. What obstacles or distractions tend to hinder my faith, and how can I overcome them? Identify patterns or mindsets that pull you away from spiritual focus and explore grace-filled strategies to realign.
4. In what ways have I seen God’s faithfulness in my life recently? Celebrate answered prayers, divine provision, or quiet moments of peace that affirm His presence.
5. How can I live out my faith more boldly and authentically in my relationships and decisions? Think about how your beliefs influence your actions, and where God might be calling you to step out in courage.
Download the reading plan here, prayer, prayer requests, scriptures, and study notes (shown below).
