Time:
Choose a regular, specific time daily (e.g., 10 minutes) that fits your schedule, start small and increase as it becomes natural.
- Why? Consistency builds habit; quality of heart matters more than the length of time (Matthew 6:6).
- Tip: Early mornings or quiet moments (e.g., before others wake) work well, especially in security-sensitive areas.
Place:
Find a quiet, solitary spot free from distractions—no public places or noisy settings.
Scripture Examples: Jesus sought solitary places:
- Luke 5:16— “He often withdrew to lonely places and prayed”;
- Mark 1:35— “Very early… He went off to a solitary place”;
- Luke 4:42—“At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place”.
Options: In some contexts, finding a safe spot for devotion can be tricky, so consider a quiet moment under a baobab tree, by the riverbank, in a secluded part of the compound, or while tending to livestock. Adapt to your needs for safety and privacy.
Tools:
Bring a Bible (physical preferred over phone to avoid distractions) and notebook.
