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Cru Quiet Time Suggestions
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What is a Quiet Time?
This refers to a time set aside by a person which is to be spent with God. Personal spiritual maturity can really accelerate when one has structured, consistent time alone with God.
What would be the purpose of a Quiet Time?
- To enjoy fellowship with God.
- To reflect on who God is and all that He has done for you.
- To discover principles to direct your life.
- To daily submit your life to God.
- To understand how God would have you live your life.
Three Keys to a Meaningful Time with God:
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Environment To get started, choose a good time and place.
- Set aside a regular time each day. This develops consistency. Choose a time when you are alert -- give God your best time of day.
- Find a place free from distractions. This helps in concentration. (Mark 1:35)
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Content The backbone of a good Quiet Time is made up of Prayer and Bible Reading.
- Begin with praise and adoration -- focus on God and not yourself. (see Psalm 28:7) (adoration is telling God that you love and appreciate Him.)
- Ask God to search your heart. (see Psalm 139:23,24). Confess any sin that God may bring to your mind.
- Spend time in prayer:
- Thank God for things in your life.
- Pray for personal needs.
- Pray for others -- especially that friends would come to Christ.
- Spend Time in the Bible: Here's a Simple Plan...
- Choose a passage from the Bible to read and learn from.
- Read the passage and write out simple observations.
- Look for the main truth (the primary message) of the passage.
- Think through how to apply this main truth to your life:
- What does this passage mean?
- Are there commands to obey?
- Are there promises to claim?
- What steps can I take to apply this to my life. (write them down).
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Get Started Today This very quiet time may be the beginning of a lifetime of enjoying time with God. Take advantage of this opportunity to develop a habit for which you will be forever grateful!
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