Deuteronomy 8:3
So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.
2 Timothy 3
16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
1) I think first it's so important to understand and always remind yourself that this is God's Holy Word you are reading. It's so important to keep that in mind, it almost gives a new meaning to the Scripture.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.
Matthew 7:8
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
2) I think it is very important to ask in prayer that the Lord gives you a hunger and thirst for righteousness/His Word, He will give it!
John 16:13
However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.
3) Pray that the Holy Spirit guides you into the truth and heart of the Word.
I think these 3 tips are basic and very important. I admit, every time I read the Word (searching for a certain Scripture), I don't do these 3, but whenever I am studying I will do these.
I think this verse is really cool to look at after you just did some study....
2 Timothy 2:15
Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.