How to Have a Quiet Time with God: 60 Ideas

If you’ve ever longed for a more meaningful quiet time with God but didn’t know where to begin, you’re in the right place. Quiet time doesn’t have to feel overwhelming—whether your mornings are calm and peaceful or busy and chaotic. God simply desires your heart and your attention because He loves you and wants a deep relationship with you. So take a breath and don’t stress the details!

Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls”.

In this post, we’re sharing quiet time ideas and inspiration from both our own routines and our email family. You’ll discover simple and creative ways women just like you are spending time with God each day—along with tips and tools to help you build a routine that fits your season of life.

Our Favorite Quiet Time Ideas

Here are a few simple things our team at Coffee and Bible Time loves to include in a quiet time routine:

• A warm drink and a cozy space to set the tone
• The EASY Bible Study Method book to help guide time in Scripture
• Lighting a candle or playing soft worship music to focus
• Writing in a prayer journal or notebook
• Using tools like a study Bible, commentary, or Bible dictionary

Coffee and Bible Time Quiet TimeVideos

Listen to some of our favorite Quiet Time focused Podcasts with Coffee and Bible Time:

Create a Quiet Time Routine that Works for You

Quiet time doesn’t have to look the same every day—some mornings are short and simple, others are longer and slower. That’s okay. The key is showing up.

Download the free printable below for 60 Quiet Time Ideas inspired by our community!

We Asked Our Community…

We recently asked the Coffee and Bible Time community how they spend their quiet time—and we loved the variety! Everyone’s routine looked a little different, but each one reflected a real desire to grow closer to God.

We noticed some fun themes and divided the responses into creative groups:

It was so encouraging to see how different each routine is—and yet how God uses all of them.

Here are some final thoughts from our email community:

1. Start Small & Keep It Simple

• “Start small just to make a routine out of it. Don’t worry about trying to do much at first because it can become overwhelming.” – Rachel A
• “Keep it simple! One devotional with Scripture reading and a journal. That’s all you need to start.” – Katie D
• “Start with one minute, one verse at a time. One simple prayer at a time… Then work your way up a little bit more each week.” – Kryssi H
• “Keep it simple! Start with prayer and time spent in the Word. Overcomplicating what makes up a ‘genuine’ quiet time will kill all desire to spend time with God.” – Bethany E
• “It doesn’t have to be complicated. Just genuine time with your Creator and Father who loves you so much.” – Gracie D
• “it doesnt have to be a lot of time, just a few minuets to start is fine” – Reilly S

2. Consistency Over Perfection

• “it’s about abiding, not striving. Be consistent.” – Michelle K
• “Keep it simple, be consistent in the time of day and place to build a habit.” – Anonymous
• “Consistency- even a short devotion every day.” – Jeni B
• “It doesn’t have to be long. Do it every day, even if it is 5 minutes and keep expending the time you read. It will become a habit after a few weeks and it makes it easier!” – J.H.B.

3. Prayer is the Foundation

• “Pray! And open His word, even when you don’t feel like it! Ask the Holy Spirit to give you a desire and through your diligence and obedience to being in his word that desire will grow!” – Judy A
• “Reading the Bible and praying is the most important part so if nothing else, ask the Lord to reveal wisdom to you and get some scripture in your head!” – Jordan C
• “To not leave prayer out of it. Let the Holy Spirit guide you to understand what you’re reading the Bible.” – Ashley T
• “Of course start with prayer – as simple as ‘God , please help me. I don’t know what I’m doing’.” – Liv G
• “Welcome Jesus into your presence and than give him some time to speak and you just wait and listen. Before you start anything that day.” – Christie J

4. Create Space & Habits

• “Choose a time that would work everyday so that you can have that set time with Jesus. It helps doing it the same time every day.” – E. A.
• “Link Bible study to a specific day of the week, once a week… A weekly quiet time routine can be easier to maintain, and you can expand later.” – Anonymous
• “Name your space and make it special. Visit it often, and let Him lead.” – Denise A
• “Make it into a specific habit with a specific timeslot. If I left my quiet time to whenever I was ‘free,’ it would feel more like an option rather than a delight.” – Bethany E
• “Tie it to something you do anyway as a habit! It’s much easier to attach to current habits than to build completely new ones.” – Tonesha H

5. Grace & Flexibility

• “Don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day. God isn’t looking for perfection… he is looking for relationship.” – Rachel R
• “Give yourself grace. Distractions will happen and when they do, just continue. Even in the middle of a prayer, God loves You, He understands.” – Katie A
• “Be patient. Be persistent. Don’t compare yours to hers and don’t fall to the trap of it needing to look Pinterest worthy.” – Nicole L
• “Don’t try copying someone else’s routine or style. It’s good to get ideas but always pray and ask God for direction.” – Rebeca C
• “That it’s not the same for everyone. Make it work for you and your schedule.” – Ginny C

6. Practical Tools & Tips

• “Having my Bible close by and easy to reach.” – Bri M
• “Having my area ready the night before.” – Nicole L
• “Leaving my journal and Bible out on my desk.” – Dawn B
• “I set a reminder but because I’ve been doing this since 2017 my body gets up at the same time every morning.” – Jaye Nicole T
• “Sometimes I will text my friend a verse that I read and why it stood out to me… It helps me stay accountable.” – Sabrina R
• “Know your why. Why do you have a quiet time?” – Anonymous

James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you”. 

A Final Thought

These responses reveal a beautiful truth: there’s no single “right” way to spend time with God. From 4 AM coffee dates with Jesus to evening sunroom reflections, from nature walks to cozy bedroom corners, each person has discovered their own way of connecting with the Lord.

What matters isn’t the perfect routine or Instagram-worthy setup—it’s showing up consistently with an open heart, ready to meet with the One who loves you most. Whether you have 5 minutes or an hour, whether you’re a morning person or night owl, God is waiting to spend time with you right where you are.

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. He’ll meet you there.

Comment down below and share your own routines!