QUIET TIME
What is Quiet Time?
Key Points:
- Quiet Time is dedicated, personal time with God for prayer, Bible reading, and reflection.
- It builds intimacy with God and spiritual strength.
Scriptures:
- Mark 1:35
And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. - Psalm 5:3
My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Meeting God Daily in His Word
Key Points:
- Reading the Bible daily is essential for understanding God’s will.
- God’s Word directs our walk and decisions.
Scriptures:
- Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. - Psalm 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Quiet Time Builds Spiritual Strength
Key Points:
- Spending time with God aligns your heart with His will.
- It refreshes and empowers your spirit.
Scriptures:
- Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. - 2 Corinthians 4:16
For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.
Quiet Time and Prayer
Key Points:
- Prayer is conversation with God, forming an integral part of Quiet Time.
- We are invited to bring everything to God.
Scriptures:
- Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. - Matthew 6:6
But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Seeking God Early and Wholeheartedly
Key Points:
- Prioritizing God in the day shapes our attitude and choices.
- God promises to meet those who seek Him early and sincerely.
Scriptures:
- Proverbs 8:17
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. - Jeremiah 29:13
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Meditate on His Word
Key Points:
- Meditation is reflecting on Scripture for deeper understanding.
- It brings wisdom and strengthens faith.
Scriptures:
- Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. - Psalm 119:97
O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.
Quiet Time Produces Peace and Stability
Key Points:
- God’s presence in Quiet Time brings calm and assurance.
- It anchors your heart, regardless of circumstances.
Scriptures:
- Isaiah 26:3
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. - John 14:27
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
Quiet Time Deepens Relationship with God
Key Points:
- Knowing God personally is the goal of Quiet Time.
- God loves to reveal Himself to those who draw near.
Scriptures:
- James 4:8
Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you… - Psalm 27:4
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
Quiet Time Leads to Spiritual Fruitfulness
Key Points:
- Abiding in God daily produces fruit in your life.
- Your character and actions reflect time spent with Christ.
Scriptures:
- John 15:5
I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. - Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Quiet Time Guards Against Temptation
Key Points:
- Regular communion with God equips you to resist sin.
- God gives strength to overcome daily battles.
Scriptures:
- Psalm 119:11
Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. - Matthew 26:41
Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.
God Waits to Fellowship with You
Key Points:
- God delights in fellowship with His children.
- Whenever we come, He is eager to meet with us.
Scriptures:
- Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. - Song of Solomon 2:14
O my dove, that art in the clefts of the rock, in the secret places of the stairs, let me see thy countenance, let me hear thy voice…
Make Quiet Time a Daily Habit
Key Points:
- A successful Christian life is built on habitual daily fellowship with God.
- Consistency leads to lasting spiritual transformation.
Scriptures:
- Daniel 6:10
Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. - Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Conclusion:
Let Quiet Time with God be your daily habit. Consistency brings you ever closer to Jesus, fills your heart with peace and direction, and ensures you are equipped to live victoriously every day.