7 Quiet Time With God Ideas

Do you want more ideas for your quiet time with God? Do you want to do something differently as you spend one-on-one time with the Lord? 

Well, in this article, I’m sharing with you 7 quiet time with God ideas and 7 places to have quiet time with Him. 

If you have never heard the term “quiet time with God” let me tell you what it is. It is the dedicated one-on-one time that you spend with the Lord. 

It is usually time that is set aside daily to read the Bible and pray. But you can do other activities during that time and this will help you to enjoy that time and avoid monotony. 

I like to have dedicated time for the Lord. So I highly advise that you set aside uninterrupted time to spend with God in an area where you won’t be distracted. 

If you want to spend more time with God while multitasking then make sure to check out my video where I share several ways to do so. 

Importance of Quiet Time with God

Have you ever wondered why it’s important to spend time with God? Well, one of the main reasons is that it helps you to know Him more.

Think about the close relationships you have in your life. This may be the relationship with your mother, father, best friend, sibling, spouse or co-worker.

How did you develop a close relationship with these persons?

Take a minute to think about it.

As you think about it, you’ll realize that the relationship grew as you spent more time together. It went beyond just knowing their name and their favourite colour.

You started to understand what they like, what makes them laugh and what upsets them. You started to realize that you have things in common and you became more aware of their character. You felt loved, cared for and understood.

The depth of the relationship is dependent on how much you know and understand each other.

And the best way to get to know someone is to spend time with them.

Therefore the importance of quiet time with God is getting to know Him as your Father and friend. The more you get to know God, the more you will trust Him which means you will have more faith in Him.

Remember faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6).

Here are some benefits of spending quiet time with God.

Benefits of Quiet Time with God

• You will know the voice of God
• Your faith in God will grow
• You will have more direction in your life
• You’ll know God’s will for your life
• You will have more peace
• You’ll desire to please God more than your flesh
• You will have more joy

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What To Do In Your Quiet Time With God

Now that you realize the importance of spending time with God, let’s look at some things you can do. Here are 7 quiet time with God ideas. 

1. Journal Prophetically

God wants to have a close relationship with us as human beings. He can communicate with you through various ways such as the Bible, dreams and through the Holy Spirit. 

It can be quite beneficial to write down what the Lord reveals to you because you will have a written record to reflect on when necessary. 

I know we normally think that we will remember everything but the truth is that we often forget the details as time passes. 

During your devotions, take some time to meditate on the Bible passage that you’re reading. Don’t just read the Bible verses and close the Bible. Ask the Lord “How can I apply this to my life?” Then write whatever He reveals to you in your journal. 

You can also journal after you have prayed. The next time you pray, I want you to sit in silence for about 2 minutes and pay attention to what comes to your mind. What stood out to you?

Write that down. You can then compare your revelation to what the Bible says to make sure your revelation is in alignment with Scripture. 

Get into the habit of seeing prayer as a dialogue not a monologue. So practise to sit in silence after you have prayed during your quiet time with God. 

Then take a leap of faith and write what you think the Lord is revealing to you.  It may not be accurate but each entry song with Biblical evaluation will help you to discern the voice of God.   

Recommended Video: What Should You Write In Your Prayer Journal 

2. Reflect on Answered Prayers

Do you remember when you prayed for something specific and you got it? 

Maybe you prayed one of the following:

• Financial assistance
• Healing
• Scholarship
• Job
• Car
• House
• Spouse

Do you remember how many times you prayed and how you expressed your deepest desire for it? Take some time to think about how you felt before the Lord granted you the desire. Reflect on the way how the Lord worked out everything.

As you reflect on answered prayers, take some time to praise Him for His faithfulness and goodness. You can praise Him with words and you can express your gratitude with dance. 

You can make it even more interesting by using the alphabet to help you think about words that are fitting to praise Him. This is sometimes referred to as Praising God from A-Z. 

Example 

• A – God, You’re amazing, you’re my Abba, You’re awesome
• B – You’re brilliant, beautiful and boundless
• C – You’re the Creator, my Comforter, and you’re compassionate

3. Sit Still in God’s Presence

Sometimes, we may think that we always have to do something active during our devotions. But it’s okay to just sit still in the presence of the Lord and think about Him.

You can meditate on His creative power, His omniscience, omnipotence and His omnipresence.

You can also use this time to listen to what He has to say to you. 

Recommended Video: SOAP Method Bible Study

4. Make a Gratitude List

Have you ever wondered what is the will of God? Well, In 1 Thessalonians, it clearly says that it is God’s will for us to give thanks. 

There are also many other books in the Bible that encourage us to give thanks to God. And you can start by making a gratitude list. 

What are you grateful for? Don’t just think about it. Write it down. If you need help coming up with things to be grateful for, you can download my FREE 21-Day Gratitude Challenge Prompts Checklist by clicking here. 

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5. Get Creative 

You can also do something creative during your quiet time with God. 

This means that you can play praise and worship songs and dance in the presence of the Lord. 

Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.

– Psalm 149:3 (NIV)

You can paint, draw or even colour while meditating on the Word of God or the attributes of God. You can start colouring by printing Bible colouring pages for adults.

6. Follow a Bible Reading Plan

Reading the Bible is a great way to spend time with God. As you read the Word, you will learn more about God, His character and His will. You will also learn several lessons that will help you on your faith walk. 

There are various Bible reading plans that you can follow so that you will know exactly what to read each day. Some of the reading plans are: 

• Canonical Reading Plan for 365 days 
• Chronological Reading Plan for 365 days
• The Gospel in 90 days
• Psalm-A-Day Reading Plan
• Proverbs in 31 days

7. Memorize Bible Verses

You can use your quiet time with the Lord to memorize and meditate on Bible verses. This will help you to remember what the Word says even when you don’t have a physical or digital Bible. 

I have hidden your word in my heart  that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:11 (NIV)

Do you have any area of life that you’re struggling with? Take some time to see what Scripture has to say and then memorize those verses. 

If you memorize Bible verses, it will be easier to meditate on them throughout your day. And as you meditate on them, the Holy Spirit will give you revelation, understanding and He will show you how you can apply it. 

Memorizing Bible verses will help you to: 

• Renew your mind
• Overcome temptation 
• Be wise 
• Give Godly counsel 
• Make better decisions

Places to Have Quiet Time with God

You can make your quiet time with God more enjoyable by changing your routine. Here are some places you can have quiet time with God. 

1. Bedroom 

You can choose to spend one-on-one time with the Lord in your bedroom. If you have your own room, this will help you to have uninterrupted time with God as you get to know Him more. 

However, it may be best to get up out of the bed and sit on a chair if you’re likely to fall asleep during your devotion. 

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2. Living Room

Your living room is also a great place to have quiet time with the Lord if you won’t be distracted. You can choose to sit around a table and this will facilitate activities such as journaling and colouring. 

3. Nature Park

God is the Creator of this world and being at a nature park is a wonderful reminder of His creative power. You will have the opportunity to observe His handiwork. And you may even start praising Him.

This is a good location if you want inspiration to draw or paint. You can also journal or sit still as you meditate on God. 

 Recommended Video: Ways To Spend More Time with God Even If You’re Busy

4. Office

If you have free time and a quiet office space, you can also use it for your devotions. I don’t recommend that you use this location regularly but you can use it if you want to break the monotony in your quiet time routine. 

5. Beach or River

The beach and river are also fitting locations to have quiet time with God because they were made by Him. It is a good opportunity to enjoy His creation while spending time with Him. 

You can choose to sit on the shore or the bank or you can get your feet wet. 

6. Library

The library is normally quiet so if you want to have ‘quiet’ time with God then this is a good location to consider. 

However, you may not be able to sing or pray out loud. This place would be more suitable for activities such as journaling, following a Bible reading plan or making a gratitude list.

7. Car

If you drive, you can also use your car as a place to have quiet time with God. This is a good place because you can spend uninterrupted one-on-one time with God. You can use the radio to play praise and worship songs or you can turn it off for a true quiet time. 

Quiet Time With God Verses

Here are some Bible verses that support and encourage us to spend dedicated time with God. 

Matthew 14:22-23 (NLT)

Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone.

Mark 1:35-37 (NLT)

Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him.  When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you.”

Psalm 46:10 (NLT)

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.”

James 4:8 (NLT)

Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world.

Takeaway

You can choose to do just one activity on this list in your quiet time with God or you can do several activities. You get to choose what you do and where you do it. The important thing is that you grow in your relationship with God. 

If you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior but you believe that He died for your sins and you are ready to accept His FREE gift of eternal life, then I invite you to turn away from sin and accept Him now by saying this prayer:

Dear God, 

I admit that I am a sinner. I believe that Jesus died for my sins and that You raised Him from the dead. Forgive me of all my sins; come into my heart today and live forever. Help me to obey you. Amen.

If you said that prayer, connect with me on Instagram (@rejoicingwithpurpose) so we can talk about the next steps.