Do we have enough time to make space?

Sometimes when we talk about “making space,” it can sound unrealistic. We picture long stretches of quiet, a retreat center, or a life with far fewer responsibilities. Many of us wonder, Is it really true that I already have enough time to make space for myself and for God?

Surprisingly, yes. And here’s why.

1. God’s economy works differently than ours.

Scripture is full of stories where God provides abundantly from what looks like almost nothing:

• A few loaves and fish feed thousands.

• A widow’s tiny jar of oil never runs out.

• Manna appears every morning in the wilderness.

These stories aren’t just about food. They’re about reality in God’s Kingdom: He is not limited by our limits. In His presence, scarcity gives way to abundance. If God is with you (and He is), then you already carry enough for this moment.

2. Making space isn’t about having ideal conditions.

Most of us imagine we need perfect quiet, a tidy house, or a cleared schedule before we can be still. But making space rarely comes in perfect packages. It often looks like:

• Pausing for one slow, grounding breath

• Speaking a short prayer in the middle of errands

• Sitting with a cup of tea without scrolling

• Doing something creative simply because it brings joy

• Stepping outside for two minutes to notice the sky

• Asking for spiritual direction

• Turning your phone off for a short window

None of those require extra resources, only intention.

3. It’s true that it won’t feel productive.

We are so conditioned to measure our worth by what we produce that stillness feels uncomfortable, inefficient, or even pointless. But being with God is not meant to be productive; it’s meant to be formative. Over time, those quiet moments soften our hearts, steady our minds, and reshape how we move through the world.

4. Making space actually stretches time.

This is something people discover again and again: when we slow down, time feels different. There’s even neuroscience behind this: mindfulness and contemplative practices literally change the brain’s perception of time.

So yes, even a few intentional breaths can expand the space within us.

The truth is, making space isn’t about finding more time. It’s about learning to trust that God is already here, already offering enough for this moment.

You don’t have to wait for a perfect day. You don’t have to earn rest or stillness. You can begin right now, with whatever you have.