Simple Bible journaling is the thing to do when your time is limited. You will be inspired to copy a verse, cross-references, and more!
Life can be so full, and it’s easy to slip into reading a few verses and saying a quick prayer for your Quiet Time, right?
Simple Bible journaling is the perfect solution when your time is limited.
What if I shared something I’ve been doing recently as my time has grown more limited than ever? Maybe you’re in the same season too.
But what if there isn’t as much time that day?
Sitting for a couple of hours to draw or paint isn’t realistic every single day — yet your heart still longs to draw near to God.
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”
— James 4:8 (NKJV)
If you’re in a season where your time is limited, maybe this will be the thing for you!
Your Quiet Time is More than a Bible Reading Plan
There are so many Bible Reading Plans available — and there’s nothing wrong with them!
This year, I’ve been following the Discipleship Reading Plan myself.
But… your Quiet Time can easily become another item on your “to-do list.”
Have you ever found that to be true?
That’s why I’m slowing down and using a simple notebook instead — and giving myself permission not to keep up with the plan.
Because the purpose of Quiet Time is not checking off boxes — it’s drawing near to God.
“If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.”
— 1 Corinthians 3:15 (NKJV)
If my heart isn’t connecting with the Lord, then all my effort becomes just “works” — and that’s not what He desires. He wants a relationship.
Simple Bible Journaling Ideas
If you want to keep your Quiet Time simple and still experience God’s presence, try these ideas:
✏️ 1. Choose a Notebook
Pick one that inspires you — maybe a pretty journal you already have. Repurpose it by removing old pages or starting fresh.
🪞 2. Make a Title Page
Give your notebook a name! Write your own name, the date you began, and perhaps a favorite verse that anchors your heart.
💌 3. Write Daily Entries
Think of it as a diary to Jesus. Each day, copy one or two Bible verses, include a cross-reference, write what the passage means to you, or turn it into a prayer.
🎨 4. Add a Simple Design
Decorate the top, bottom, or margin with a small drawing, sticker, or Washi Tape.
If you can’t draw, use beautiful card cutouts, floral paper, or verses from a note a friend sent you. It’s a lovely way to keep memories visible!
🌷 5. Keep It Simple
Do as little or as much as you have time for. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s presence.
Even a few quiet minutes with Jesus are powerful and life-giving.
Remember, your Quiet Time is time with Jesus — not another task to complete. When we treat it like a chore, we miss our appointment with our Savior.
A Simple Invitation
I’ll be sharing more about simple Bible journaling soon, but for now — simplicity truly is the key. Especially as I prepare for another road trip and find my time limited!
What ideas can you add in the comments?
Do you have a notebook or a favorite life verse?
I’d love to hear what helps you keep your time with God simple and meaningful.
Let’s remember:
Simple Bible journaling isn’t about how much time you have — it’s about keeping your heart open to Jesus in the time you do have.
