Quiet Time for Mom

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In the thick of motherhood, one of the most important things to know is that you have tips, practical tips that will help you to mother well. I see you mama! You are juggling the chaos and also spirituality leading your children…with everything that is on your plate. At Raising Her Faith, let’s walk alongside each other in life and motherhood, with support and encouragement!

I’m a mom of two and a bonus mom of two, and I’ve been married to my husband for 15 years. Throughout all these years, motherhood has been a journey. While I can’t promise you a quiet home, I do know the truth of the saying: one day, we’ll look back and miss the loud, joyful noises that fill our lives right now.

So, why is it so loud in our homes? It must be all the joy we’re creating amidst the chaos! With a million things on your to-do list, finding time for “quiet time” can feel daunting. I have 7 tips below that will help you to prioritize moments of connection with God in the midst of our busy lives. Don’t worry—I promise not to tell you to wake up early!

What is Quiet Time anyways?

Quiet time refers to the moments you spend in God’s Word, in prayer, and in worship—often encompassing all three. In John 15, Jesus provides a vivid analogy: God is the gardener, Jesus is the vine, and we are the branches. Just as branches must remain connected to the vine to live and bear fruit, we must stay connected to Jesus. He assures us that if we remain close to Him, He will remain close to us. This connection is not only essential for bearing fruit, but Jesus goes on to tell us that when we stay connected, we will find His Joy and He will make our joy complete. Fruitful lives full of joy are compelling reasons to prioritize this time!

Tip 1: Plan for It

Choose a specific time of day that works best for you and stick to it consistently. Consider potential obstacles that might interfere with your quiet time—scheduling it around dinner time would not be ideal. Life as a mom is unpredictable, and grace is essential when things don’t go as planned. However, having a consistent plan helps form a habit. Habits create rhythms in our schedules and alert us when we’ve strayed from our routine, giving us a chance to adjust.

Tip 2: Have a Backup Plan

Even with a routine, distractions can derail your quiet time. Anticipate possible interruptions—like the doorbell ringing, a baby waking early, soccer practice on Wednesdays, library story time on Thursdays, or unexpected appointments —and plan how to handle them. God understands your life’s season and delights in it with you. He gave those kiddos to you, after all! Having a backup plan helps you to still get to that quiet time even with distractions.

Tip 3: Create a Special Spot

Just as your child might have a favorite spot on the couch, create a special place for your quiet time. Make it comfortable and inviting. This designated space helps you to connect with Jesus and sets the stage for worship and reflection. It’s inviting you in, invoking worship just looking at it! And just like your child has a draw to his favorite spot on the couch, the kind of draw that sparks a meltdown with their sibling sits in it, you’ll have a draw to your special spot! No meltdowns, please.

Tip 4: Easy Access

Keep your Bible, pen, and journal in a convenient location that’s accessible to you but out of reach of little hands. The enemy will try to distract you at every turn, and that just may look like a misplaced journal on a Tuesday morning. Having your tools readily available supports a more meaningful quiet time, and having the right tools does also! I’ve linked my favorites – which include a Bible with journaling margins, pens that write on delicate pages, a notebook, and a journal.

Tip 5: Choose Accountability

Find a method of accountability that works for you—whether it’s joining a study group, setting reminders through an app, or partnering with a friend. Accountability can boost your faith, and your friend’s faith too, and encourage consistency. As an extrovert, I find that studying with a friend not only helps me stay on track but also strengthens our friendship and provides valuable community support that mamas do not always get! When studying with a friend, I do like to opt for an organized study, so that we can discuss the questions together.

Tip 6: Ask God for Help

Prayer is powerful! Ask God to instill in you the desire, discipline, and time to connect with Him. Trust that He will make a way where there seems to be none. Remember, God eagerly desires this time with you, even more than you do! Picturing Jesus sitting in our spot waiting for me, and me never showing up… that’s a vision that motivates me to prioritize my quiet time.

Tip 7: Embrace Flexibility

Quiet times don’t always have to be quiet! Demonstrating your love for the Lord can be a witness to your children. If your quiet time happens in the living room, in the car, or becomes a worship dance party, that’s not only okay, but I might even argue that it’s better. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to connecting with God—what matters is that you make the effort. You do not need to set your expectations on a long time, a certain study, or a number of verses, you just need to set your expectations to daily connection with God.