Would you keep the countdown visible in a prayer app?

I’m building Abide, an iOS app for Bible reading, journaling, prayer and custom spiritual habits.

This is its prayer timer. You can pause, resume or finish a session, then add an optional reflection.

I’d like feedback on one part of the screen: would you keep the remaining time visible throughout, or hide it by default and let people check it when needed?

If you’ve built or used a timer for prayer, meditation or focused work, what helped you stay present without watching the clock?