What if I told you that you could completely change your life by adding just one thing to your day? What if I told you that the one thing would only take 1% of your total day? Would you do it? You’d be crazy not to! The one thing I’m talking about is a daily quiet time—a time to read the Bible, meditate on God’s word, and pray.
It may sound like a huge time commitment, but in reality, this can all be done in just 15 minutes, which is only 1% of your day. While deciding to have a daily quiet time with God is the easy part, figuring out the what, where, when, and how can often be what holds us back. I want to share what I’ve learned along our journey to help you start and maintain your own meaningful quiet time with God - and change your life.
A daily quiet time with God can transform your spiritual life, but getting started can feel overwhelming. What is a quiet time? When and where should you have one? How do you make it meaningful? And why is it worth the commitment? In this post, I’ll answer these questions and offer simple tips to help you build a consistent and impactful quiet time with God.
The biggest impact on my spiritual life has been my prayer journal, though it wasn’t always easy. I’d get excited about a new journal, hoping it would transform my prayer life. But after a few weeks, I’d feel frustrated. The pre-bound format didn’t work for me. Then, God led me to try a 3-ring binder, and it made all the difference. Many years later, this simple change has transformed my time with God.
Many Christians believe making God a priority is essential, but what if there’s no time in your day to do so? I relate to Emily’s question: What if my busy mom-schedule doesn’t allow time for God? Does God understand, or is it my responsibility to make time?
