Tending to your relationship with God

Pastor Rich talked to us tonight about how to begin and maintain a daily quiet time with God.

First, he encouraged us to pick a special time for our quiet time with God...to schedule it. He told us the best time to schedule this time is when you are your best. For some of us, it may be first thing in the morning. For some of us, it may be late in the evening. Whenever it is, be consistent.

Second, he encouraged us to choose a place to have our quiet time. It should be a place where we are comfortable, where we are free from distractions.

Third, he encouraged us to gather the resources we would need for our quiet time with God. We should find a readable bible...some of us may need a large print bible, but we should find a bible that is easy to understand, like the Message. We should take a notebook so we can write down what God is saying to us as well as keeping a prayer list in which you can keep track of answered prayers. We should have a picture of the cross or of Christ. Also, we should have a candle to represent Christ's presence with us, and a song book or CD of praise music.

Fourth, he encouraged us to begin with the right attitude, to approach God with reverence, expectancy and obedience.

He gave an easy plan of how to spend 15 minutes with God:
1 Minute to be still and be quiet
4 minutes reading God's word
4 minutes reflecting on what you've just read
2 minutes to write out a personal application
4 minutes in prayer

Lastly, he encouraged us to share the insights we gain in your quiet time with others.

Make a priority, ladies! Take time to spend time with your Lord and Savior.

Just a quick note about next week. Our speaker cancelled so we have a special project we'll be working on. Join us!