How’s Your Quiet Time?

It’s hard to believe I can say this, but I love mornings!  I struggled with consistent quiet times for years, but now I truly enjoy my mornings with God.

My wakeup time depends on what’s going on.  When I’m in school (I’m a full-time college student) I typically get up at 5:00 a.m.  When I’m on break I get up around 6:00 a.m.  I keep all my Bible study stuff in a tote bag in my closet.  It’s easy to get to and easy to move around.

My “spot” is our couch.  I love being able to spread my stuff out around me as I study.

It may be messy, but I love it!  I curl up with my favorite blanket, a cup of coffee, and our 6 month old Yorkie.  Miley always brings a bone to chew while she snuggles.

I’m slightly addicted to notebooks, and I have several for my quiet time.  I have a prayer journal, and I also have a daily journal where I write verses I’m memorizing, my “1,000 Gifts” list, quotes I love, and thoughts from my prayer time.  I have a few Bible study notebooks, too, depending on what I’m studying.  I’m a very visual learner, so I also have lots of colored pencils and Post-It notes.

Right now my husband and I are reading through the Bible using the M’Cheyne plan, which goes through the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice in a year.  I also love Kay Arthur’s inductive Bible study method.  Right now I’m obsessed with Ephesians – it’s so rich!  I’m going through it chapter by chapter, using different Bible study methods – inductive, and a combination of “S.O.A.P.” and the “Savoring Living Water” methods.

I am so thankful for my quiet times with God – those daily moments are so precious to me!  Hello Mornings made a huge impact on my quiet time and helped me become more consistent.  I’m very excited to be an AC for Hello Mornings for the fall.  I can’t wait to get to know my Hello Mornings: Morning Grace group soon!