After my engagement ended, my faith life felt like scattered pages in the wind.
Some mornings, I rose ready to pray like a warrior, pouring my soul into heaven’s hands.
Other mornings, I stared at my open Bible while my mind scrolled through my to-do list, my phone, or my worries.
I loved God, but I lacked rhythm.
Then one morning, in the middle of my scattered thoughts, a quiet whisper came:
“Structure is not bondage; it’s freedom.”
It stopped me.
Could it be that faith is not just fueled by passion but also held steady by rhythm?
Could intentionality be the gift that passion alone cannot sustain?
So I started small.
A plain notebook became my prayer journal.
On heavy days, I poured out every thought like water.
On silent days, I leaned on simple prompts:
What am I grateful for?
What burden am I carrying?
Who can I pray for today?
I also found that when it was hard to pray for myself, it was easier to intercede for others. Somehow, lifting others lifted me.
Then I carved out ten quiet minutes before sunrise.
No phone. No noise.
(And yes, the “no phone” part required discipline, I had to keep it away from my bed!)
It felt awkward at first, too quiet, too short.
But with time, it became my anchor.
It wasn’t about legalism or ticking boxes;
it was about showing up,
creating space for God to meet me,
not just in bursts of fire,
but in the steady flame of routine.
I discovered something beautiful:
Structure didn’t cage my faith, it freed it.
Faith stopped feeling like chasing random sparks.
It became like tending a steady fire,
one that warms and lasts.
Maybe you’re in that season, longing for more depth with God, but life feels like noise and chaos. Here’s the good news:
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need a starting point.
Start small.
A journal.
A verse.
Ten quiet minutes.
Show up and see what happens.
Because sometimes faith looks like passion.
Sometimes it looks like structure.
And both are holy.
A Gentle 10-Minute Daily Rhythm with God
Minutes 1-2: Stillness
Sit in silence.
Breathe deeply.
Whisper: “Lord, I’m here.”
Minutes 3-4: Gratitude
Write or say 3 things you’re thankful for.
Thank Him specifically.
Minutes 5-6: Scripture
Read a short passage (Psalm 23:1-3, John 15:5, Philippians 4:6-7).
Let one phrase linger.
Minutes 7-8: Prayer
Share your heart.
Use prompts if needed:
“Lord, today I need help with…”
“I surrender this burden…”
Minutes 9-10: Listening & Surrender
Sit quietly again.
Ask: “Lord, what do You want me to carry today?”
End with: “Your will, not mine.”
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Ten minutes may seem small, but consistency is more powerful than intensity.
Show up tomorrow morning.
Let God meet you there.
Your Sister Still on the Path,
But cheering you on,
Nkiruka.