Quiet time with God. And when I say quiet time, I don’t mean praying with background music, or talking the whole time, or multitasking while you read scripture. I mean actual silence, no talking, no music, no distractions. Just you and God.
He literally says in His Word: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. Consider this: He told the ocean to be still, and it obeyed. Surely we as humans can learn to be still, too.
Just recently, I went to my very first church camp! Shout out to Camp Sanctus at Brooklyn Tabernacle in New York! We spent the weekend upstate at this beautiful lodging on a lake, far away from the chaos of the city. Now, let me be clear I am not a nature girlie 😅, but I enjoyed it more than I expected.
On Saturday morning, I woke up around 6am and decided to journal by the lake. Y’all… it was serene. Peaceful. Just me, the water, the sky, the cool breeze, and the sound of birds. I sat there in awe, whispering to myself: “My Father did all of this. The ultimate Creator is mine.”
In those small moments, I realized how blessed I am to have been chosen by the Lord. All I could do was give Him thanks.
At camp, they actually scheduled one hour of quiet time. No activities, no music, no talking. Everyone just found a spot on campus and spent time with God in silence. And I loved it. It reminded me that sometimes the most powerful worship isn’t loud — it’s still. As I journaled, I noticed something: my thoughts slowed down. I could think better. I could breathe deeper. I wasn’t flustered or trying to juggle 100 thoughts at once. Just one thought at a time, and I was okay with it. That was God’s peace.
And here’s the truth: this shouldn’t just be a camp thing. This should be an everyday practice. Yes, worship music is amazing. Yes, prayer is powerful. But there’s something so life-giving about sitting in silence, clearing your mind, and just basking in His goodness.
Even Jesus, in the middle of miracles, crowds, and ministry, often slipped away to be alone with the Father. “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16. If He needed that stillness, how much more do we? Quiet time isn’t just optional — it’s vital.
And beyond peace, silence makes space to hear Him. We’re often so busy talking, praying, or filling the room with sound that we forget He might want to whisper. Sometimes the breakthrough we’ve been waiting for is tucked inside the stillness.
So I challenge you this week: carve out even 10 minutes of quiet time. No playlist, no scrolling, no distractions. Just sit with Him. Look around at what He’s created. Journal. Listen. Breathe. Be still. You’ll be surprised at how much peace He’ll pour into those moments. And you might just hear Him in a way you never have before.
Reflective Question: When was the last time you spent true quiet time with God — and what’s stopping you from making it part of your routine?
Anchor Verse: “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
SoftalkWithPhil 
Leave a comment