“Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.” Matthew 6:6 (MSG)
I won't be able to hear God speaking if my life is full of noise. I’ve got to get alone, and I’ve got to be quiet. Many people call this a quiet time.
In The Message paraphrase, Jesus says it like this: “Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.”
There’s something critical to realize about hearing God speak and getting his vision for my life: He wants to meet with me. In fact, in Jeremiah 33:3 it says, “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know” (NIV).
I may feel like I'm waiting on God—but often, God is waiting for me. He created me for a relationship, and he loves it when I spend time with him. He longs to be part of my everyday life, like a regular appointment on my calendar. God is patient, he’s always ready to meet with me.
But getting alone in a quiet place can be pretty difficult in today’s world. Most people don’t realize how noisy their surroundings really are. Every waiting room, grocery store, and elevator has music. There are very few places in life that are actually quiet.
And with kids at home, it’s even more difficult! Be desperate for it. Make time to be quiet and meet with the Lord.
In summary:
To truly hear God’s voice and sense His grace, I must step away from the noise and distractions of life and spend quiet, honest time alone with Him. Jesus taught the importance of finding a secluded place where I can be still, shift my focus from myself to God, and open my heart to His presence. God longs for that time with me—He’s not distant or unavailable but waiting patiently for me to call on Him so He can reveal His wisdom and direction. Though finding silence can be challenging in a noisy world, making space to meet with God daily deepens my relationship with Him and will bring clarity to my life.
Bottom line:
To truly hear God and experience His grace, I must intentionally create quiet, undistributed moments to be alone with Him—because He’s always ready to meet with me when I slow down and listen.
Next step:
My next wisest step is to schedule intentional quiet time today—even if just 5 minutes—to disconnect from distractions and reconnect with my purpose. Use that space to listen, reflect, and realign my heart with God’s direction for my leadership and mission. This stillness will not only refresh my spirit but also bring clarity to my next move in both coaching and influence.
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