It is a question we never want to hear asked of us, nor do we ever want to ask it of our dear sisterfriends….but it is a question that we need to evaluate once in a while.
How is your quiet time?
Oh good, enjoying my time with the Lord.
Oh the kids are busy, it’s just really hard to get a little time for me.
Nonexistent
No judgment here, just love. But have you ever answered in any of these ways? I know I have. And during any season of life I’m in, I can see how having or not having an effective quiet time can affect my day.
Here are some of my favorite options for getting my Bible Study on:
(remember, I’m not perfect either, I’ve often answered the question with the answer of “nonexistent”)
1. Savoring Living Water
2. Focused 15
3. Inspired to Action/Do Not Depart/Good Morning Girls
4. SOAP notes
5. Podcasts/sermons
6. Worship music
This could be it’s own post, (in fact we have some if you click on the resources page). Using worship music throughout the day is one of my favorite ways to spend time with Him!!
7. Memorization
None of these are affiliate links, just things I’ve participated in myself that I have found useful on those hard days!!!
The key is- just do it. Make having a time with the Lord a priority, whether it’s first thing in the am or at night. Having yourself deeply rooted in God’s word is the best medicine for ANYTHING going on in your life!!!
What’s your favorite way to spend your quiet time?
About Kristi
As you know, my study time is pretty non-existent. Although I’ve been trying to be better – and finally have a reminder set on my phone to take the time to do it. Sad that it has to be that way doesn’t it.
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My favorite way to spend time alone with GOD is to get a bunch of my devotional books and Bible and coffee and head outside on my patio in the early morning before it gets too hot. I can easily spend an hour… but you just have to do it before you do ANYTHING else!
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Thank you for the beautiful (and convicting) article. I have only one friend that ever asks me that question or that I feel free to ask.
One of my favorite resources is “What Do I Know About My God?” by Mardi Collier. Her super simple notebooking idea (easy enough for my 9 year old!) places the emphasis on meditation and getting to know God. The notebook becomes a valuable tool both for self-counseling and helping my kids or a friend. I wish I’d had her book when my home was full of toddlers.
Now that my kids are all old enough to get themselves up, dressed, fed and started on school in the morning, I’m also back to inductive studies which nourish my soul in a way nothing else can.
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It’s enormous that you are getting ideas from this article as well as from our dialogue made here.
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