Why Most Christians Struggle to Spend Time with God—And How to Finally Build a Habit That Lasts

After surveying 1,805 Christians, we discovered the real reason we don’t make time for God—and how to fix it.

Here are 4 deeper reasons behind why Christians struggle to “make time” — and the simple system that’s helped thousands fix it.

66% of Christians said "making time" was the biggest challenge in their faith.

When we asked over 1,800 Christians what they struggled with most in their walk with God, two-thirds said their biggest challenge was simply making time.

Whether it showed up as busyness, distraction, or a lack of discipline, nearly every answer pointed back to the same problem: “I want to spend more time with God—but I don’t.”

At a quick glance this made sense. Our internal nods had our team coming to the same conclusion in our walk with the Lord. Of course making time is the biggest struggle.

But as we dug deeper, we realized there was far more beneath the surface - four deeper layers that give a clearer picture to why believers don't spend time with God.

The 4 Hidden Layers Beneath “I Don’t Have Time”

So if “time” is the most common struggle—what’s really going on underneath?

Here's a closer look, based on actual responses, at the four deeper layers that often hide beneath the surface.

Symptom

“I’m busy. I forget. I’m tired.”

These are the most common struggles—what we say out loud. They’re real, but they only scratch the surface of what’s really going on.

Habit

“I don’t plan for it. I don’t prioritize it.”

Underneath the busyness is a lack of rhythm. Without structure or intentionality, even the best intentions fade.

Heart

“I’m not sure God will meet me there. It doesn’t feel like it matters.”

At the deepest level, our inconsistency often reveals a hidden belief: that time with God won’t make a difference. That He won’t show up. That we’re on our own.

Belief

“I feel guilty. I feel far from God. I keep messing up.”

Our habits are shaped by how we feel. When shame or discouragement creeps in, it becomes harder to approach God with confidence.

Most people stop at the surface.

The vast majority of responses reflected only the symptom—“I’m busy,” “I forget,” “I’m tired.”

But when we looked deeper, we realized it wasn’t that people don’t care about time with God—it’s that many haven’t yet become aware of the deeper roots driving their inconsistency.

And without that awareness, true change is nearly impossible.

3 steps you can take today

The structure helping 1,000's spend more consistent time with God

After looking through nearly 2,000 reviews, we found something powerful:

When using the Daily Kairos Journal, over 60% of people said they became more consistent in their time with God—the very thing they struggled with most.

In other words, when you pair awareness with a simple, structured system—transformation happens.

Not overnight. But consistently.

And consistency with the Lord is where deep spiritual growth begins.