Why, oh why is it that so many Believers neglect spending time with God?
And how can it be that most would agree The Word of God is alive and full of power (Hebrews 4:12) yet, so few have developed that habit of taking it in daily?
Because it is alive and full of power, there must be a taking in of the Word and it must be in such a way that the mind will consider it during that day. Reading a large amount is great, but probably not for devotional purposes.
I am a vigorous advocate of memorization because the Indwelling Holy Spirit will burp it up all day.
Everyone ought to learn a number of the key verses to quote at any time, but in devotional reading, you don't need to wait for some verse that grabs you and makes your hair stand up on end. Just select the next verse or one of the next few verses and write it down several times. Say it over and over. Even if you remember only a part of it, your life will be different and you will hear it in your mind all day.
God's Word protects us from getting entangled in everyday life. Living is one thing, but being entangled is entirely different and so unpleasant.
True discipleship is not possible without meditating on His Word. Meditation is not possible without taking it in afresh.
Are His Promises true?
Learn them.
Develop the habit of saying the scripture back to Him while in prayer.
Aloud.