Quiet time has always been a struggle for me. But not when I’m in trouble, or troubled. I tend to form the habit and then just as quickly ‘unform’ it. So I beat myself up about it and the enemy says things to me that I agree with (you worthless unfaithful ingrate….) consequently introducing this feeling of inadequacy that won’t go away.

Nevertheless, I struggle on.

Generally I tend to be a night person. But that doesn’t seem to work for a designated quiet time. I do have a slow morning though. I would have to say I’m more alert in the morning as long as it’s not too early. That means I should ideally set aside some time in the morning to spend with God. It will be that time when God and I can meet up and catch up and I can pay attention. Although I bring background noise into an empty room I will aim to hear His voice above the ambient noise. Some of the background noise I bring with me is the baggage I refuse to lay down at His feet. Bills, projects that are behind schedule, things that aren’t going my way….

I’ll keep my phone off, shut the door and make it clear I am not to be disturbed. That should make my struggle just that little bit easier I suppose.