Quiet Time for Moms: Why I Need a Beautiful Place
This post: Quiet time for moms isn’t about productivity—it’s about creating space to breathe, reflect, and feel whole again.
Life hasn’t allowed much quiet lately. So here I am—waiting for the sky to fade from black to blue long before the clock even touches 6 a.m.
(Yes, I’m an early bid. And yes, I have to take naps sometimes.)
The house is chilly this morning. I grab a favorite blanket from the linen closet and brew a cup of tea.
I reach for my Bible, my current read, and my phone for some mood music (my playlist is here).
I curl into the corner of the couch and let it all go—the pressure, the noise, the swirl.
Scripture. Peaceful music. A soft rhythm that settles my soul.
As I read and pray, the busy places inside me begin to still.
My tense muscles relax.
My thoughts grow quiet.
And something deep inside me begins to reset.
Why Quiet Time for Moms Isn’t a Luxury
I’ve been thinking lately: why do I need so much quiet? Why do I crave solitude?
And the truth is, I’m not trying to escape my life. I’m trying to stay present in it—grounded, clear, and filled again.
I am refreshed by time alone with the Lord—just music, a book, maybe my journal or a blank screen.
And when I go too long without that time? Life gets heavy fast. Small problems feel huge. Everything feels like too much.
Quiet time for moms isn’t just self-care. It’s spiritual survival.
This sacred space with God refills what the world empties. It’s how I return to love and clarity and presence—for myself and the people I care for.
This morning, in that silence, I prayed words that surprised me:
“I just need a beautiful place.”
Not more clarity.
Not more sleep. (Okay, maybe more sleep.)
Not a better schedule.
Just beauty.
And the more I sat with those words, the more I knew they were true.
The Beauty I Crave in My Quiet Time
I need my home to be a beautiful place. Not perfect, but open, warm, and welcoming.
I need my heart to be a beautiful place—free from bitterness, clutter, and fear.
I need my mind to be a beautiful place. Scripture and books help me clear the noise and think true things again.
(I recently came across a resource called Every Moment Holy—a collection of liturgies and prayers for ordinary rhythms and soul-weary moments. It looks like something worth sitting with during quiet time.)
I need my words to be beautiful—especially the ones I speak to my husband, my kids, my people, and you, sweet reader.
I even want this blog to be a beautiful place.
Tucked away from the noise of the world.
Like a cozy corner cafe—quiet, gentle, nourishing.
There’s enough fear and frenzy out there. I don’t want it taking root here.
Instead, I choose the quiet presence of Christ. It’s the most beautiful place I know.
Want a Quiet Reset of Your Own?
If you’re feeling the weight of too much noise or too many needs, you’re not alone. Whether it’s five minutes or a full morning, your quiet time matters.
You don’t have to wait for everything to calm down to find peace—you can create a beautiful place right where you are.
And if you need help getting started, I’d love to share my Introverted Woman’s Weekly Reset with you. It’s the rhythm I return to when I need a fresh start (or re-start).
Maybe what you need right now isn’t more time or a better routine—it’s a beautiful place to begin again. A quiet space in your day. A soft landing for your soul.
If you’ve been running on empty or longing for something deeper, I hope this encourages you to claim a few minutes of quiet.
Here’s to creating space—for beauty, for quiet, for God.
xo,
Kristy
You have no idea how much I needed to read your article. I was up the other night when I came across your blog in my email, I just cried and cried. I recently lost both of my grandma’s, who were a couple beautiful women in my life. I’ve been searching for a place of beauty that makes me happy, where I could grieve as well.
You are such a blessing! I love reading your blog and I’m starting to journal what makes me happy, and seeking the Lord’s presence to restore beauty in my life.
As a young mom of a sweet little boy, I don’t make myself a priority, You have definitely challeged me to do better for myself. Thank you so much!!!!
Sarah, I’m so pleased that the article was an encouragement to you. I’m terribly sorry about the loss of your grandmothers. It’s so difficult to lose precious ladies, especially ones whose lives created a special dimension of beauty in your world. May the Lord heal your heart and gently lead you as you seek His presence in the days ahead.
Amen, amen, amen! I, too, am not a natural morning person, but the early mornings are my only guaranteed time alone to pray, read, write, and think.
I actually look forward to my time *most*mornings and the fellowship with Christ is soo sweet.
Tomorrow will be six am instead of five since we are in revival and I need an extra hour of zzzz’s. I’ll be thinking bout you and praying and you do the same for me!
Beautifully written post, sis! I crave a beautiful place too. Hugs!
You were in my thoughts and prayers this morning, Sis! We mamas have to carve out a quiet time with the Lord, don’t we? I’m not so good with mornings, but as long as I get enough sleep in during the week, I love my early, quiet start to the day.
Tears roll as I read your heart & identify…. “A beautiful place”…, that’s so well written! Thanks for pushing me on!
I’m so glad something resonated with you here, Brooke. Enjoy your beautiful day, sweet lady. xoxoxoox
Currently craving “guaranteed” quiet time in early mornings, because even at 5:00, one of the little people in the house is an early riser, ready to eat, ready to play. Having to learn to appreciate and cultivate a quiet heart even when I don’t get the quiet I so desire. Sometimes with littles, no matter what you do, you can’t get that “quiet time” without making yourself ill because of too little sleep. Have to change my thinking on what quiet looks like for this stage of life. Am listening to a new favorite Pandora station “Cannon in D” – thanks Kristy for the recommendation, and the refreshing post.
I have definitely made myself ill from lack of sleep, Priscilla. You’re so right… sometimes our “quiet time” has to be redefined, rearranged, and repackaged. God is so faithful to gently lead us mamas as we gently lead our children. He knows the desires of our hearts, and the needs of our minds and bodies.
Enjoy your beautiful music! I am listening to mine right now. 🙂
I love this so much! While I don’t have a home bustling with children yet, I tend to take for granted the fact that I can have quiet time on a more consistent basis. I put my work before time with the Lord even though I am in a stage of life where I have ample opportunity to prioritize quiet time. This is a wonderful reminder that I need to do just that. I will ask my hubby to help keep me accountable as he is very good about keeping quiet time 🙂
An accountability partner is a wonderful idea, Vanessa! I look back on my “quiet” years (before children) and realize that I didn’t necessarily recognize how “free” my time really was (I felt pushed and busy even then, of course!)
Blessings on your week as you pursue that beautiful, quiet place with the Lord.