QUIET TIME
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COMPONENTS OF QUIET TIME
1. Personal Devotion: Quiet time is a deeply personal practice where individuals devote a specific part of their day, often in the morning, to connect with their spiritual beliefs and values.
2. Prayer: During quiet time, individuals engage in prayer, which can take various forms, including thanksgiving, confession, supplication (making requests), and intercession (praying for others). It is a time to communicate with God and seek His guidance, presence, and strength.
3. Bible Reading: Bible reading is a central component of quiet time. Individuals often choose a passage or chapter from the Bible to read, study, and reflect upon. This reading is aimed at gaining insights into God's word and applying it to one's life.
4. Meditation: Quiet time often includes meditation on the scripture or a spiritual theme. This involves contemplation and deep thought about the meaning and relevance of the chosen text.
5. Reflection and Journaling: Many people use quiet time as an opportunity for self-reflection and journaling. They may write down their thoughts, insights, prayers, or observations about their spiritual journey.
6. Worship and Praise: Some individuals incorporate worship songs, hymns, or music into their quiet time as a way to express gratitude and adoration to God.
7. Silence and Solitude: Quiet time is intentionally conducted in a peaceful and quiet environment to minimize distractions and create an atmosphere conducive to spiritual reflection.
8. Consistency: Developing a consistent quiet time practice is encouraged to nurture spiritual growth and maintain a close relationship with God.
7 PROTOCOLS TO ENJOY QUIET TIME
1. Readiness, there must be preparation and readiness. Develop a strong will power Exodus. 34:2
2. It must be in the morning. Psalm (5:3, 57:8, 63:1) ,Genesis 19:27, Isaiah 26:9.
3. Rise above any obstacles that will hinder you. Exodus 34:2.
4. Quite time is time alone with God. Exodus 34:3.
5. Don't bring your business matters during quite time. Exodus 34:3.
6. Get a journal because God will speak. Exodus 34:28.
7. Meet with the Lord before you eat. Exodus 34:28
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BENEFITS OF QUITE TIME
1.Experience the tangible presence of God.
2. The transformational change.
3. To receive the directions of God.
WHAT TO DO DURING QUITE TIME
1.Minister to the Lord- Thanksgiving and blessings to God.
2.Minister to others - Intersections for others
3.Minister to yourself - Petition
11 QUIET TIME MOTIVATION#
1. See Quiet time as the believer's personal church service
2. It's the believer's make up session. James 1:24,1 Peter 3:3
3. It's the believer's bathhouse and refreshments. Ephesians 5:26.
4. It's the believer's spiritual exercise.1 Timothy 4:8, Jude 1:20
5. It's the believer's fuel station. Ephesians 5:18, Ephesians 6.
#What fills you leads or controls you.
6. It's the believer's love making with Jesus. Psalm 2:12
#Real love is the love between you and Jesus Christ.
7. It's the believer's way of abiding in Christ. John 15
8 It's the believer's beginning journey of knowing God.
9. It's the believer's first display of loyalty and commitment to Jesus( his lover)
10. It's the believer's offering himself as a living sacrifice. Roman 12:1
11. It's the believer's way we shine our faces in the presence of God. Exodus 34:28.
THE PRACTICALS OR LAWS OF QUIET TIME.
1. Quiet time must be a daily habit.
A habit is a settled or regular tendency or behaviour or developed practice or practice that is hard to give up.
A habit is an acquired behaviour pattern regularly followed until it has become an involuntary practice.
#Whatever becomes a life begins with a practice.
2. It must be a daily sacrifice.
3. It must be a daily delight. Psalm 1:1-2
4. It must be a binding duty.
5. It must be quantified and measured.(Have targets).
6. It must be a daily consecration.
THE GOALS OF QUIET TIME
1. To bring you into alignment to God.
2. Character and heart transformation
- Renewal of mind
- The mortification of the flesh
- Christ likeness. 2 Corinthians 3:18
3. Knowing God experientially. Philippians 3:8.
4. For spiritual growth and maturity
5. To experience the chastisement of God
6. To bring you to a place of true repentance.
7. To enlarge your spiritual capacity
8. A key means of enjoying Christ
9. To bear fruit in relationship. Romans 7:4
¬ How to have a meaningful Quiet Time. 1 Timothy 4:7-8
FOUR ESSENTIALS TO QUIET TIME
1. To start with proper attitudes. 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Chronicles 25:2.
- Expectancy- Have expectations. Psalm 42:1, Hebrews 11:6
- Reverence - Respect to presence of God
- Alertness and concentration
- The willingness to obey. Isaiah 1:19
#the best preparation of a quiet time begins a night before
"Your spiritual life is a greatest investment you can ever make and a greatest inheritance you can ever live" ~Isaac Love Pappoe (2023)
2. Select a specific time ~ when and how long to have your Quiet time.
#the best time to do your quite time is when you are at your best.
SEE in NIV
Genesis 19:27 Exodus 34:4, 1 Samuel 1:19 Psalm 5:3,55:17,57:7,8 Daniel 6:10 Mark 1:35
Principles of Quiet time
-. Don't do more hours for the first time
-. Don't watch your clock.
-. Emphasis quality and not quantity. Luke 18:10
3. Choose a special place.
# you can meet with God everywhere but it better to meet him somewhere.
Quiet time is not limited to any specific Christian denomination and can vary in length and format according to individual preferences and spiritual needs. It is seen as an essential discipline for believers seeking spiritual nourishment, guidance, and intimacy with God.
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