When was the last time I actually paused from the noise, distractions, and even the constant rush of life, to sit with my thoughts?
I still did that last night. It’s literally an everyday thing for me. It’s one way to track the words I speak every day, my actions and even my thoughts, making me make corrections where needed and ensuring I do better the next day.
For me, my quiet time isn’t occasional but a daily routine. It's a consistent thing. It’s a moment I deliberately and intentionally set aside to study and meditate on something important and necessary for me - the Word of God. Doing this has become a rhythm in my life, something I always love to return to, no matter how busy life gets.
There is a book I am currently reading and a phrase has stayed with me ever since then: “Thinking about a problem over and over again in your mind is called worry. But thinking about God’s words over and over again in your mind is called meditation.”
That changed my perspective greatly! It made me more aware of what I allow to sit in my thoughts and how powerful those thoughts can be.
In my own way, meditation isn’t just about sitting still in the quiet and allowing yourself to be fully away from the noise and letting your thoughts flow. It is reflecting deeply on what I allow in my heart - this, I do by being conscious in the present. I intentionally guard my mind while choosing not to let just any thought settle there. What I do instead is allow what is good, what is true and what aligns with God’s promises to occupy my thoughts.
Recently, I was just reflecting and it occurred to me how, when someone decides to look into my heart, they would find beauty in there. This isn’t because life is perfect but because I have been careful about what I allow to stay and not to stay. I hold on to the instruction to think on good things, and over time, it has shaped me. My heart is filled with God’s Word because that is what I meditate on daily, whether I am sitting quietly, walking, or even washing dishes.
I don’t have an empty quiet time - it’s always full. It’s full of God’s promises over my life. It’s a space where I listen closely, where I am sensitive to the gentle nudges, ideas and encouragement from the Holy Spirit. It is also a moment for reflection, where I look back and see growth, lessons learned and how the journey has been.
Of course, there are times negative thoughts try to find their way in sometimes. But one thing I have learned is one powerful fact that I have a choice. I can either allow them to stay or gently push them out - telling them they aren’t welcome. And every day, I choose what feeds my heart.
For me, quiet time has become more than a habit but a lifeline. It’s a place of alignment, clarity and peace. To be honest, this isn’t something I ever want to live without because it’s part of me.
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