3 thoughts on quiet time


I remind each of us of the power of quiet time, time alone with God.  Far too many people see it as a task that needs to get done rather than a blessing.  This is not prison sentence but a time a purpose.  This is not a have to but I get to.  It is not getting your quota of Scripture reading and prayer done but a few minutes seeking God and not missing the greatest parts of that day and every day.

Isaiah 55:6  NASB
Seek the Lord while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.

Colossians 4:5  NASB
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Jeremiah 33:3  NASB
‘Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’

Those three verses speak volumes about our choices and for the opportunities that are ahead of us.  Choose to spend time with God on a daily basis.

Seek the Lord.  This happens in so many ways.  It comes through the music we listen to and even in the conversations with have with other people.  It begins with our perspective on life and what expect from God.

Make the most of the opportunity.  Taking time to make a difference is something that means much to me.  I bet it does to you as well.  Wasting time, wasting opportunities is something we can make our minds up about now.  Use what you have or lose.

Call to Me, to God, and I will tell you great and might things.  Our God is personal and interacts with us every day.  We can turn the other direction and even dismiss the things of God or a relationship with Him, or we can choose to listen and learn from all He wants to share with us.

Decisions are difficult.  Yet even the smallest decision may have a big impact on our lives or on the lives of the people we interact with.

Matthew 11:28-30  NASB
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

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