Do you ever feel like your life is so busy that it seems impossible to make time for God? As a Christian woman juggling multiple responsibilities, the idea of carving out time for prayer, Bible study, or reflection may feel like an added burden.
You’re not alone—many of us struggle with this, especially when life seems to pull us in a million directions.
But what if I told you that it’s not about finding more time, but rather about making the time you already have count for something more meaningful? Let’s explore how you can start integrating moments with God into your daily rhythm, even in the busiest of schedules.
Connecting to God
Everyone connects with God in their own unique way, and the first step to make time for God is understanding how you connect best.
Which one of these describes you best?
You feel closest to God when you’re engaging your emotions—whether it’s through worship, prayer, or reflecting on how God’s love impacts your heart.
Or do you connect most deeply through quiet moments of reflection or rest, where your soul feels nourished in God’s presence?
You are closest to God when you are engaging your mind—studying scripture, reading devotionals, or learning more about God’s Word.
OR, you connect to God through physical acts of service—whether it’s caring for others, working, or taking care of our environment—that helps you feel most connected.
Understanding how you naturally connect with God can help you create space for Him, even in the busiest of schedules.
Once you identify your unique design, you can create a faith plan that fits naturally into your life—without the guilt or comparison. Let’s explore how to integrate your faith into your busy schedule based on how God has uniquely shaped you.
In fact, I have a Faith Shape Quiz to help you discover how God designed you to grow.
Now, Let’s explore how you can start integrating moments with God based on what works best for you.
1. Start with Small, Intentional Moments to Make Time For God:
It’s easy to think that if we don’t have an hour to spare, we can’t spend meaningful time with God. But God doesn’t need an entire block of time to connect with us. It’s the little moments that make a huge difference.
If you’re heart-led, you can spend a few minutes each morning listening to a worship song while you get ready. Let the lyrics remind you of God’s love and grace.
If you’re soul-led, take a moment during your lunch break to step outside, breathe deeply, and ask God to fill you with His peace and presence. This simple practice of pausing can center your mind and soul.
If you’re mind-led, while you’re commuting or waiting for an appointment, read a verse or a short passage from the Bible on your phone. Reflect on what it’s saying to you, and how it aligns with your life that day.
If you’re strength-led, use the time you already spend serving or working to connect with God. Turn your work into an offering. Whether you’re helping a client or making dinner for your family, dedicate that action to Him as an act of worship.
2. Build Your Day Around God, Not Just Around Tasks:
When we schedule our day, it’s easy to put everything else ahead of our spiritual practices. But what if you made God a priority in how you structure your day?
Instead of seeing prayer or Bible study as something you have to squeeze in at the end of your to-do list, try starting your day by intentionally inviting God into it. Set aside the first 5 minutes when you wake up to center your thoughts on Him.
This could be as simple as saying a short prayer, like: “God, thank you for this new day. Please guide my steps and help me to honor you in everything I do today.” If you’re someone who thrives with structure, keep a prayer journal by your bed and jot down a quick prayer or a verse you want to meditate on that day.
Be Intentional
As you move into your day, don’t treat these first moments with God as a one-time thing. When you start your day with intention, it becomes easier to invite Him into the rest of your tasks. For example, while you’re commuting, you can pray for the people you’ll interact with, ask for wisdom in decision-making, or simply express gratitude for His guidance.
If you’re busy working, consider using brief moments throughout your day as mini check-ins with God—whether it’s a quick prayer while you’re waiting for a meeting to start, or a moment of gratitude when you finish a task.
You don’t need to spend hours in devotion to experience God’s presence. Instead, it’s about creating a rhythm of faith that fits into your life. For example, if you’re mind-led, try listening to an audiobook or podcast that feeds your spirit while you run errands or clean your home. If you’re heart-led, take a moment during lunch to reflect on a worship song or share a prayer with a friend.
These small, intentional acts of connecting with God throughout the day—whether it’s a five-minute morning prayer, a moment of gratitude, or a quiet reflection during a break—add up. They deepen your relationship with God and help you carry His presence into your everyday life.
It’s less about carving out hours of “devotional time” and more about integrating faith into the flow of your day in a way that works for you.
3. Create Faith Rhythms That Match Your Design:
Not all of us connect with God the same way. Some of us need deep, quiet time to connect. Others thrive when we’re moving or creating. Understanding how God uniquely designed you can help you make space for Him in ways that are natural and sustainable.
Have you taken the Faith Shape Quiz yet? This is the start of understanding your natural way to connect with God.
If you’re someone who feels closest to God when you’re being creative, your faith can flow through your artistic expression. This doesn’t mean you have to sit down and do a traditional Bible study to grow in your relationship with God. Instead, embrace the creativity He’s gifted you with as a way to connect with Him.
If you enjoy art, consider using your creative time as a form of worship. For example, you could create a piece of art that reflects a Bible verse or a truth you’ve been meditating on, allowing that verse to inspire the colors, shapes, or textures you choose.
If you’re a writer, take time to journal your thoughts, prayers, or reflections on Scripture, letting your words become a personal conversation with God.
If music is your outlet, you can use it as a way to pray or worship. You don’t have to be a musician—simply singing along to a worship song in the car, or even just listening to music that draws you closer to God, can serve as a spiritual practice. Let your creativity flow freely as you express the truths of God’s Word through whatever medium feels natural to you.
Creating intentional moments with God
On the other hand, if you’re someone who thrives on structure and routine, you may find that having set times to connect with God helps you stay grounded and focused. Create a ritual that works for your day, such as setting aside specific times for devotion or reflection.
If mornings are your most focused time, start the day with a devotional or Bible study. You might even set an alarm on your phone as a reminder to pause and take 5 minutes to read a Scripture passage and pray before you begin your tasks.
Alternatively, you could make it a habit to take a prayer walk in the afternoon, where you walk and talk to God, offering up the concerns of your day and inviting Him into your work or life decisions.
If evenings are more peaceful for you, set aside time at the end of the day to reflect on the highs and lows, journaling your thoughts and thanking God for His presence throughout your day.
The key is creating intentional moments with God that fit your natural rhythm and design, whether that’s through creative expression or structured devotion. By connecting with Him in the way that suits you best, you will find that these moments become powerful touchpoints in your day, and that your faith is continuously nurtured without feeling like another item on your to-do list.
4. Use Technology to Make Time for God and Stay Connected:
In our digital age, we have tools at our fingertips that can help us make time for God in ways that fit our lifestyles. Use technology tools to help you connect with Him in practical and meaningful ways during the pockets of time you already have.
If you have a busy morning, you can listen to Scripture on audio during your commute or while you’re getting ready. An app like YouVersion Bible allows you to choose from a wide variety of audio versions of the Bible, including different translations and even dramatized readings.
Listening to a passage while you drive or walk can help you meditate on Scripture without needing to carve out extra time in your day. You could listen to a chapter or two during your commute, letting it settle in your heart and mind as you go about your day.
One year I listened to the entire Bible as a did my morning stretches on my bed. Justin Peters has it on a playlist on his YouTube channel if that’s something you want to pursue.
The beauty of technology is that it allows you to engage with God in real-time, no matter where you are. Whether you’re listening to Scripture, watching a short devotional, or reading an encouraging post, these tools are available 24/7 to help you stay spiritually nourished throughout your busy day.
By incorporating these tools into your routine, you’re making it easier to stay connected with God in the midst of your responsibilities. You don’t have to wait for a set time to read your Bible or pray—you can meet with God right where you are.
5. Get Accountability Through a Faith Plan:
Let’s face it: Life will always be busy. But creating a personalized faith plan that fits your unique needs and rhythms can help you make faith a consistent part of your day. When you have a plan in place, it’s easier to stay committed, even when life gets chaotic.
A Personalized Faith Plan (PFP) is designed to help women like you build a sustainable, God-centered rhythm. Through the PFP, you’ll discover how to align your faith with your unique personality, strengths, and priorities. It’s more than just a “to-do list” for faith—it’s a tool to help you grow deeper in your relationship with God without adding more pressure to your life.
Rather than feeling like you’re constantly failing to meet expectations or overwhelmed by guilt, the PFP empowers you to connect with God in a way that’s personal and authentic to you. Whether you’re heart-led, soul-led, mind-led, or strength-led, the PFP helps you understand your natural way of engaging with God. It’s not about doing more, but about being more intentional in how you connect with Him.
Your Natural Way of Engaging with God
For example, if you’re a creative person, the PFP will guide you in incorporating your art, music, or writing into your spiritual practices, making your faith journey feel organic and life-giving.
If you thrive on structure, it will help you set up a consistent routine for prayer, reflection, and study—without the pressure to be perfect. The plan is fully customizable, so you can build a rhythm that matches your life while deepening your relationship with God.
What’s powerful about the PFP is that it doesn’t add more tasks to your to-do list. Instead, it simplifies your faith life by focusing on what’s most important—your relationship with God. By understanding how to integrate your faith with your lifestyle, you’ll experience more peace, less guilt, and a deeper, more meaningful connection with God.
Want to learn how to create a personalized, sustainable faith plan that fits your life? Click HERE to watch my free training: “How to Redefine Faith Growth by Embracing Freedom, Confidence, and a God-Centered Journey”. In this training, I’ll walk you through how to build your own Personalized Faith Plan, so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start experiencing spiritual growth that works for you.
Being Connected to God
Make time for God doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. By integrating small, intentional moments into your day, aligning your rhythms with your unique design, and using tools like the PFP to build a personalized faith journey, you can cultivate a deeper connection with God—no matter how busy life gets.
But what I’ve shared here is just the tip of the iceberg. If you want to truly dive deeper into creating a sustainable, personalized faith plan that fits your life and work, I invite you to explore the PFP. This is your chance to go beyond just scratching the surface and build a faith rhythm that actually works for you.
AND. let me know in the comments—How do you currently make time for God in your busy schedule, and what’s one small change you could make to deepen your connection with Him this week?
Be filled to overflowing,
DeneenTB
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