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We all face noise in our lives. Whether it's from the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day activities, or from the media bombarding us with information, it's hard for us to quiet our minds and listen to the voice of Jesus in His Word. So how do we do it? How do we find time to tune out the noise and focus on what He has to say? Here are some tips on how to make time for Jesus amidst life's daily distractions that I pray will help you as they have helped me.

Create a “Quiet Time” Schedule

One way to make sure that you are reserving some time every day for Jesus is by creating a "quiet time" schedule. This can be as simple as setting aside 10 minutes each day where you sit in silence and read your Bible or pray. It could also mean scheduling an hour each week where you attend church services or attend special prayer meetings. Whatever works best for your lifestyle, set aside specific times that are devoted only to connecting with God, and keep these times sacrosanct no matter what comes up during your day.

Bring Jesus into Every Moment

Another way that we can stay connected with Jesus even when life gets busy is by bringing Him into every moment of our lives. That could mean saying a quick prayer before starting a project at work, or thanking Him for His blessings throughout the day. It could also mean singing praises to Him while doing mundane tasks like washing dishes or folding laundry—anything that keeps Him close at heart in whatever we may be doing.

Limit Distractions

Finally, one way to make sure that you are hearing Jesus' voice above all others is by limiting distractions as much as possible when trying to connect with Him. That means turning off any devices such as cell phones or tablets during your "quiet time" schedule so that you can focus your attention solely on God without any outside interference. Additionally, if necessary take some time away from social media apps so that you won't be tempted by their constant notifications and news updates during times when you should be focusing on God instead.

Making space in our lives for Jesus doesn't have to be complicated; it just takes a bit of planning and dedication! By creating a "quiet time" schedule, bringing Him into every moment of our days, and limiting distractions whenever possible, we can ensure that we are tuning out the noise of life and listening closely for His voice instead--even when things get hectic. Here's another helpful resource on how to have alone time with Jesus I found on Desiring God. I pray it helps you to stay focused on Jesus in the midst of increasingly noisy times in our lives.