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How to Establish Personal Quiet Time with Christ
There is a need to establish "quiet time" with God. Learn how to block out the distractions of house and home and enjoy refreshing daily fellowship with Christ.
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1Devote your wake-up time to Christ, whether you work the first shift or the third shift. It gets your "day" off on the right foot and the Bible encourages us to give our "first fruits" to God. Those first few minutes are important to devote to God and seek His blessing on the rest of your day.Ad -
2Try to use the same spot (chair, room, etc.) every day. This helps you to establish your pattern -
3Start with just five minutes a day and then add on to that time gradually. There is no set time limit or maximum. Do what feels right to you. -
4Include ACTS:- Adoration. Giving praise to Christ for who He is...Adore Him!
- Confession. Acknowledge the sin in your life and ask for forgiveness. He is faithful to forgive...and forget!
- Thanksgiving. Give thanks for all He's done for you...and all He is doing for You now and in the future.
- Supplication. Tell Him what you need to live right - grace, peace...and whatever physical needs you have such as healing. Also, intercede for others who need help from God.
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5Try journaling what God says to you through the Scripture, as well as your prayer requests and His answers. You don't need a fancy leather journal, just a spiral bound notebook will do. -
6Feel free at any time to just sit in silence...here's where you can hear what God wants to say to you!Ad
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- As you grow spiritually, this framework can be changed according to how you feel comfortable. Always seek God on how He wants your relationship to proceed.
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EditWarnings
- Don't get "religious" or legalistic about it...that means to do things the same way forever because you've always done it that way. See "Tips".
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