I believe it s better to read and understand small snatches of scripture rather than to read large sections most of which go undigested. It s more a matter of priorities. We usually manage to find time for the things that are truly important to us. Perhaps one s introduction to regular Bible reading might be made easier by setting more manageable goals. Rather than setting a goal of a chapter each day, or a book each week, one might read smaller sections of scripture.
Most modern translations organize themselves by collecting verses into paragraphs and sub-sections.
Sequentially reading one or more of these small sections each day is a way of immersing oneself in scripture in a manageable fashion. I m never sure if my understanding of what I ve read is correct. This is a very conscientious concern. If we come to the Bible in order to discover God s purpose for us, it is only natural that we would want some sort of assurance that we are properly understanding God. This concern can be responded to on a variety of levels.