Are you a godly mom who struggles with finding time for God?

Most of the time, a mother’s world is filled with the cares and concerns of this world. She doesn’t have time to bury her head in Bible study every day, memorize Scripture, or begin each day in prayer.

When I was a young mom, my mornings started out with me dragging myself out of bed with a familiar Proverb ringing in my ears.

Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man. Proverbs 24:33-34 (KJV)

As the house became alive with each awakening child, the room was filled with “Mom, can I, will you, and did you?” The car chatter was mine on our way to school, asking them my questions, “did you, do you, are you?” And at home, more conversation, more demands, more needs of my time or me of theirs.

Later we homeschooled, and the daytime was just as busy with its own set of time-consuming tasks. And as in most homes, evenings were filled with unfinished tasks, more question and answer times, preparing for dinner, preparing for tomorrow, preparing for bed. Only to be reminded of another Proverb as I slipped under the sheets late at night.

"It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep." (Psalm 127:2)

So, how can we find time for God when we are so busy being mom?

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Finding Time for God

As godly moms, we must find time to read our Bible, pray and live out our faith. But how do we do that, especially when we have little ones that constantly need our attention or several kids that consume our time?

As a mom of nine (4 boys and 5 girls), I will tell you it ain't easy. 

However, I have a few suggestions that I tried to practice as my kids were growing up. But first, realize that none of us are perfect. No matter what others say, you can’t “have it all” or “be it all .” There’s a time and a season for all things, even our spiritual growth.

1) Go to Church

Fellowship with other believers is a command: 

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25

You and your kids need to meet with God’s people. There are a lot of principles behind that one command, and it gives you all a chance to feast on the Word of God, which you may not have time for otherwise. 

But don’t feel guilty if you can’t make it there every time the doors are open. Most churches have services three times a week. Make one of those times a priority. Be involved when you can and allow your kids to go when they have time. 

Meeting together is a command, but busy activities with church people are not. Don’t allow others’ expectations to guide your life.

2) Read Your Bible

I know I may be sounding contradictory because I’m saying you don’t have time, and now I’m saying to take time to read your Bible. However, reading equips our minds with tools that we will need while raising children and counseling older children. 

Maybe you don’t have time every day, but perhaps you haven’t considered some less important times that you could incorporate your time in the Word.

• Are you an avid reader? Do you have a novel stuck away in every nook and cranny so that you can read when possible? Take five minutes of that reading time to read through a chapter of Psalms or Proverbs. 
• Is your escape from reality watching TV? Read your Bible before watching the movie or sitcom, or read the Bible during commercials. Mute the TV and read until your program comes back on. Keep a notebook close and jot down thoughts that jump out at you.
• Maybe you’re like me, and you zone out on Facebook reels, TikTok, Pinterest, or other social media. I also play video games on my phone way too much! (but I could quit if I really wanted to) Put the Bible app on your phone and before heading over those platforms, begin a reading plan on your app. Olive Tree Ministries is an excellent app for your phone. I’ve read through several of their reading plans. It takes less than five minutes.

I read that if you read the Bible for 15 minutes a day, you can read through the whole Bible in a year. What! But what’s the rush? I use a reading plan for reading through the Bible in three years on the Olive Tree app. 

Don’t feel guilty if you don’t read your Bible every day or memorize Scripture; this doesn’t have to be an everyday event. Just be aware that it is important, and there will come a time when you have more time to devote to this spiritual exercise.

3) Pray

Reading the Bible is God’s way of talking to us; praying is our way of talking to Him. Praying is the easiest of all these tips because God is near us all the time, waiting for us to communicate with Him. Pray before meals with your children, pray before bedtime again with your children; you and your husband could pray together before bed or when you awake, which is truly the strongest of all prayers. Pray while doing chores, listening to music, and reading the Bible.

There’s an old country song by Connie Smith called “Once a Day.” She’s singing about missing her ex once a day, but the lyrics say, “once a day, every day, all day long.” 

That’s how we can speak with God. Once a day, every day, all day long. We don’t have to be in a certain position, we don’t have to be by ourselves, and we don’t have a ritual of words to recite back to Him. God is near us all the time. Not following us around to make sure we are being good, but He is omnipresent in our past, present, and future. Your heavenly Father is waiting to communicate with you, longing to spend time with you and desiring the intimate relationship He had with Adam and Eve in the garden.

Do you want more information on a more intimate prayer life? You will find this article helpful. Talking Back to God Without Getting Slapped By Your Mama

In the meantime, stop feeling guilty because you can’t get to church as much as everyone else or you’re not involved in every ministry.

Don’t stress over the time that you don’t have to read the Bible, but read it when you can. Bible reading is NOT a class we have to complete; it’s an extraordinary journey we experience throughout our whole life. 

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Our relationship with God is the most important thing in life. Cultivate it by staying in contact with Him through prayer. Just a little insider information, if you feel guilty for not doing “enough,” you cannot enjoy full fellowship with God in prayer.

Think about the intimate relationship Adam and Ever experienced with God: it wasn’t cultivated by church attendance or Bible study, but through conversation and time together.

God desires a relationship with you. Cultivate it in prayer.

Fun Fact: the iconic Proverbs 31 Woman didn’t read her Bible–ever. 

How Can I Make Time for God with a Busy Schedule

• Find 5 or 10 minutes between other responsibilities. Be honest about the time you may be wasting online or daydreaming.
• Don’t waste time feeling guilty, regretful, or feeling like a victim because “everyone else has it all together.” That’s not true.
• Don’t use Bible reading or going to church like a to-do list that just has to be done. God wants us to serve Him from a joyful heart. 
• Listen to sermons and Bible studies in audio while you’re driving or doing other activities.
• Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19) Listen to hymns and spiritual songs whenever possible.
• Talk about God when you are with family and friends, around the dinner table, sitting at ballgames, in your car. (Deuteronomy 6:7)
• Read Christian books to your children at bedtime.
• Set aside a time a week to spend with God, meditating on a certain passage or book.

More Ideas for Spending Time with God

Are you looking for resources to make Bible Study more fun or easily accessible? Below are some resources to help you in your journey.

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Look up these Devotionals, Prayer Journals, Sermon Notes, and Study Bibles.