Distractions are all around us. Our phones, noise from every day things, that can distract our train of thought.
I used to set my time with God between 7-8 in the morning. But I would get distracted easily. Once my train of thought is broken there is no sense trying to return.
It doesn’t help that I am a over thinker. I tend to analyze every little thought in my head.
Now I have my Bible study time between 3-4 in the morning. It is much quieter and I don’t get as distracted.
I have ready me quiet time basket:
I make sure I have a quiet time basket, it’s basket will all my books, resources, and paper and pen. Everything I think I’ll need so I won’t have to get up and get distracted. My Bible or study Bible, a notebook, a pen and a highlighter, and reference book. It isn’t anything fancy just a basket I pick up at a thrift store.
Remember to silence my phone
I have my phone set on do not disturb mode. So no one can reach me except my children and a friend that’s having a rough time after just losing her husband.
Play soothing music
I make sure I have soothing music in the back ground. I typically choose messianic music because it is what soothes my soul the most.
Start with a brain dump
Because my brain never seems to shut off, except the 4-5 hours of sleep I get. This is a big barrier to my focused time of spending time with God. I always begin with prayer that God will show me what He wants me to see.
I few simple tips to not become distracted while spending time with God.
From Pity to Praise 