• Start
    Here
    • Start Here
    • About Barb
    • Barb’s Books
    • Leader’s Guides & Resources
    • Contact
  • Renew
    Your Mind
    • Renewing of the Mind Tools
    • Renewing of the Mind Project
    • Grow Closer to God
    • Transformation 101
    • Renewing Your Mind Bible Study
    • Renew Your Mind Seminar
  • Live
    with joy
    • How To Live with Joy
    • Anger
    • Worry/Fear
    • Depression & Discontentment
    • Insecurity
    • Stress
    • Boredom
    • Other Emotions
  • Overcome
    Procrastination
    • Freedom from Procrastination
    • How to Start a Habit
    • How to Pursue a Goal
    • Goals and Productivity
    • Ministry and Blogging
  • End Emotional
    Eating
    • How to Lose Weight
    • Weight Loss Resources, Classes, & FAQ
    • Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast
    • Christian Weight Loss App
    • Weight Loss Bible Study
    • Weight Loss Blog Posts
  • Books &
    Bible studies
    • Barb’s Books
    • Leader’s Guides & Resources
    • Free Bible Studies
    • Online Bible Studies
  • Podcasts &
    Online Courses
    • Current & Upcoming Online Courses
    • Christian Habits Podcast
    • Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast

Barb Raveling

Renew Your Mind. Transform Your Life.

Subscribe

  • Home
  • Podcasts
    • Taste for Truth Christian Weight Loss Podcast
    • Christian Habits Podcast
You are here: Home / Christian Habits Podcast / Consistent Quiet Times: 10 Lies That Get In the Way

Consistent Quiet Times: 10 Lies That Get In the Way

January 17, 2019 By: Barb Raveling

This post may contain affiliate links. View our disclosure policy here.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/christianhabits/10_Lies_That_Keep_You_From_Having_Consistent_Quiet_Times.mp3

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 18:48 — 16.3MB) | Embed

Subscribe: RSS | More

Do you ever want to have a quiet time, but you can’t make yourself do it? That happened to me for ten or twenty years. Each year, I’d put “Have consistent quiet times” on my New Year’s goals list, and each year I would fail to meet my goal.

Do you struggle to have consistent quiet times? In this podcast, we'll talk about 10 lies that keep us from meeting with God and reading our Bibles each day, and 10 truths that will help us develop consistent quiet times. #quiettimes #biblestudy #timewithGod #devotions #christianpodcast

I wanted to meet with God, but I couldn’t make it happen. In time, I was afraid to put the goal on my list because I knew I wouldn’t be able to follow through with it.

If you struggle to have consistent quiet times, I hope today’s podcast will help. We’ll talk about 10 lies that make us not want to do our quiet times.

Example

Here’s an example: Let’s say it’s 8:00 in the morning and I remember my quiet time commitment, but I have a long to-do list. The first thought that pops into my head is, “It’s not that important. I’ll just skip it today.”

At that point I have three options: 1) Skip the quiet time, 2) try to make myself do it with brute strength (which doesn’t usually work for me), or 3) truth journal so that I actually want to have a quiet time.

When I truth journal, I ask, “Is this belief true? What would God say?” And then I’ll write the truth down next to the belief. The truth will make me actually want to have my quiet time–and when we want to do something, we usually do it.

On today’s podcast, we’ll look at more lies we believe that keep us from having consistent quiet times. For each lie, we’ll look at the truth that will help us to actually want to have those quiet times.

If you’d like to renew your mind while listening to the podcast, just turn the podcast off after I introduce each lie and think about what you would say for the truth before I go ahead and say it.

Here are the lies we’ll be discussing:

10 Lies That Keep Us From Having Consistent Quiet Times

  1. It’s not that important.
  2. I’ve read it all before.
  3. It’s too much effort.
  4. It’s too boring.
  5. I don’t have time.
  6. I can’t concentrate.
  7. I’ll do it later.
  8. I don’t have the discipline.
  9. I need to have an hour to do this.
  10. God doesn’t want to meet with me after what I did yesterday.

Resources We Talked About on This Podcast

  • How to Truth Journal
  • Renewing of the Mind Tools
  • Anne Graham Lotz printable Ephesians study
  • The Magnificent Obsession Bible Study by Anne Graham Lotz
  • Renewing of the Mind Project
  • Coaching with Barb

How to Listen to the Christian Habits Podcast

  • To listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts: click here
  • To listen and subscribe on Android: click here
  • To listen and subscribe on Stitcher: click here
  • To listen and subscribe on Google Play: click here

Related Posts:

  • 10 Lies that Make Us Give Up on New Year's Resolutions
  • How to Stop Being Angry – 12 Tips
  • When You Can't Make Yourself Read Your Bible - 9 Tips
322 shares
  • Share10
  • Tweet

Comments

  1. Ali says

    January 17, 2019 at 10:13 am

    Hi Barb,

    I am always so excited to see a new podcast from you, because they are always such a blessing. Today was no exception – thank you!

    I signed up for a podcast interview with you, and I have a few questions. :) First, is there anything I need to do to prepare? I have a few things in mind to discuss but wasn’t sure if you wanted me to provide anything in advance so you can prepare.

    Second, will you be initiating the call, or do I need to call in or log in to a specific number, like GoToMeeting, Zoom, etc.?

    Thanks so much,
    Ali

    • Barb Raveling says

      January 17, 2019 at 10:24 am

      Oh, I’m so glad you commented, Ali, because I forgot that with my new appointment scheduling system, I didn’t mention anything about needing to do the interviews on Skype! I think I can get your email from the appointment and I’ll email you with info right now – just commenting here in case anyone has the same question. Also, I’m so glad you signed up for an interview!

  2. floyd says

    January 20, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    I have a study guide from a Forum of Four fellowship group study that I still use for Bible studies. It’s involved, but phenomenal. Let me know if you’re interested in taking a look at it.

    The flesh is good at making excuses that causes us to lose closeness with our Father.

    Thanks for the example and encouragement, sister.

    • Barb Raveling says

      January 22, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      That does sound interesting, Floyd. I’d love to take a look at it if it’s something you can email or give me a link to! I’m always interested in looking at new Bible study materials!

  3. Lisa Jo Rose says

    January 25, 2019 at 11:08 am

    Great as usual!

    • Barb Raveling says

      January 29, 2019 at 10:35 am

      Thanks, Lisa Jo! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Search Blog

Listen or Subscribe to Christian Habits Podcast

Apple Podcasts Android Google Play Spotify Stitcher RSS

Connect with us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Popular Posts

  • How to Meditate on Scripture
  • 14 Practical Ways to Get Closer to God
  • How to Break Free from Idolatry
  • Chip Ingram: Choosing Joy When Life is Hard
  • Do You Have an Idol? – Idolatry Quiz
  • Spiritual Attack: 10 Tips for Spiritual Warfare
  • How To Renew Your Mind
  • Weight Loss Bible Study: Day 1
  • How to Break Free from Idolatry: Part 2
  • Kyle Idleman: Every Thought Captive

Archives

Categories

  • Anger
  • Bible Studies/Worksheets
  • Boredom
  • Christian Habits Podcast
  • Depression/Discontentment
  • Goals and Productivity
  • Grow Closer to God
  • Habits Blog Posts
  • Insecurity
  • Letting Go of Negative Emotions
  • Marriage
  • Ministry and Blogging
  • Other Emotions
  • Stress
  • Transformation 101
  • Uncategorized
  • Weight Loss Blog Posts
  • Weight Loss Podcast
  • Worry/Fear
Scripture quotations taken from the NASB (www.lockman.org).
Copyright © 2025 • Custom blog design by The Pixelista • Built on the Genesis Framework
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT