If you’ve ever whispered, “I want to be close to God… but life is just really busy right now,” you are not alone. Most Christian women are not running away from God.
We’re running from packed calendars, exhaustion, expectations, and the pressure to do it all. Somewhere in the chaos, we quietly wonder why God feels distant — and we often feel guilty for it.
But here’s the truth you need to hear first:
You’re not behind. You’re not failing. And you’re not disqualified.
God can meet you right where you are — even in the busiest season of your life.
Why Feeling Distant from God Happens in Busy Seasons
Busyness doesn’t mean you don’t love God. It usually means your attention is divided, not your heart.
When life speeds up, spiritual connection is often the first thing we feel slipping — not because God moved, but because we did. A few steps of distance in a crowded life can create confusion, dryness, and spiritual inconsistency.
Distance creates confusion. Closeness creates clarity.
That’s true in relationships — and it’s true spiritually.
A Personal Story: When I Felt Spiritually Empty
I felt this deeply when I became a new mom. Two babies under two. Sleep-deprived. Emotionally drained. Spiritually dry.
I remember asking an older woman from my church questions that lived deep in my bones:
- When will I sleep again?
- When does my body feel normal again?
- And the hardest one: When do I get time with God again?
I felt far from Him — and I hated it. I felt guilty for not doing “enough.” Her response changed everything:
“You need the 5-Minute Rule. When the babies nap, leave the laundry. Leave the dishes. Go to your room, open your Bible, and simply say: ‘Lord, I’m here. This is all I have. Will You meet me here?’”
Five minutes felt doable.
And God met me there — every single time.
What the Bible Says About Spiritual Stability in Chaos
When I feel scattered, I always return to Scripture.
“I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.” Psalm 16:8
David wrote this not from a throne, but from a cave — while being hunted, uncertain, and unsettled.
He was:
- anointed, but not enthroned
- called, but contradicted by circumstances
- promised a future, but living in tension
Yet he says, “I shall not be moved.”
Why?
The Power of “Setting” the Lord Before You
The Hebrew word for set means to intentionally arrange or position.
David is not describing a feeling.
He’s describing a discipline.
He’s saying:
- I arrange my inner world around God.
- I choose what gets my attention.
- I place God at the center of my focus.
Your mind will always set something before you — stress, fear, pressure, or God.
Stability comes from choosing your focus.
“At My Right Hand” — God in Your Place of Weakness
In ancient culture, the right hand represented strength, defense, and protection.
When David says, “He is at my right hand,” he’s saying:
“God stands where I am weak.”
“I shall not be moved” doesn’t mean life is easy. It means nothing to uproot me from God.
That’s inner stability. That’s spiritual grounding.
Why This Works (Even Scientifically)
Modern neuroscience now confirms what Scripture has always taught:
- Where your attention goes, your emotions follow
- Attention is the “gatekeeper” of emotional stability
- Focus shapes peace or panic
Scripture said it first:
- “Fix your eyes on Jesus”
- “Set your mind on things above”
Your life follows your focus.
The Simple Practice That Changes Everything: The 5-Minute Touchpoint
You don’t need hours.
You don’t need perfection.
You need a rhythm.
Here’s the exact practice that carried me through my busiest seasons:
The 5-Minute Touchpoint with God
1 minute — Read Scripture
A Psalm. A Gospel paragraph. One small portion.
1 minute — Reflect
What stood out? What caught your attention?
1 minute — Pray
“Lord, this is what I need today.”
1 minute — Surrender
“Jesus, I give You my day.”
1 minute — Silence
Let God steady your heart.
That’s it. Five minutes can reset your entire spiritual life.
Why Consistency Matters More Than Volume
I once nearly killed a plant by overwatering it.
A nursery worker told me something I’ll never forget:
“Plants don’t thrive by volume. They thrive by consistency.”
The same is true spiritually. God isn’t asking for buckets. He’s asking for faithfulness. A little, every day, changes everything.
God Multiplies Small Offerings
God has always worked this way.
- Five loaves and two fish (Matthew 14:17–21)
- Two small coins from a widow (Mark 12:41–44)
Jesus was never asking for “enough.” He was asking for whatever was in their hands.
Your five minutes may feel small — but placed in God’s hands, it becomes multiplied.
“Do not despise the day of small beginnings.” Zechariah 4:10
Your Invitation This Week
Try this for seven days:
- Do the 5-Minute Touchpoint before checking your phone
- Set your Bible out the night before
- Choose your Scripture in advance
If you miss a day — begin again. Consistency, not perfection, leads to transformation.
Want to Go Deeper?
Watch Episode 3 of The Bible Made Real Podcast: “How to Get Closer to God When Life Is Busy.”
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