With the distractions of today’s world, it is increasingly difficult to find quite time for prayer and reflection. One of the encouraging things found in the scriptures is that prayer can be engaged in at anytime of the day.

Prayer time can refer to alone time for the individual or opportunities to gather as a family of group. Making time for both will create a balanced prayer life. Equally beneficial is focusing on quality rather than quantity, making finding small chunks of time easier.

Morning can be a good time to set the tone for the day, with a prayerful frame of mind.

Mark 1:35 – Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He (Jesus) went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.

Afternoon – While a hectic schedule can make the afternoon pass quickly, there are still opportunities to grab a few minutes for prayer.

Acts 3:1 – Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour (3:00PM).

Evening – Prayer time in the evening can be tricky because people tend to be tired. However, it can be a good time to get the family together and nice way to wind down before sleep.

Matthew 14:23 – And when He (Jesus) had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.

Anytime – The Bible has readings indicating that anytime can be prayer time.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray without ceasing.

Luke 18:1 – Then He (Jesus) spoke a parable to them that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.

Focusing on being heartfelt and sincere in prayer will probably lead to better results than being strict about how many minutes are spent each day.