A GUIDE TO QUIET TIME

How To OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS OF QUIET TIME?

1. THE PROBLEM OF DISCIPLINE

Your first problem in establishing a quiet time will face you the moment you wake each morning: Am I going to get out of bed? Suggestions:

  • Go to bed on time.

  • Get up immediately, DON’T SNOOZE!

  • Beware of quiet time robbers (Late night TV, housecleaning, phone calls)

  • Fall asleep thinking spiritual thoughts

2. THE PROBLEM OF DISTRACTIONS

Satan will try to use anything to get your mind to wander during a quiet time. Don’t worry about your mind getting distracted, but gently bring it back to focus on God, and the area you were praying about. Suggestions:

  • Get out of BED

  • Get thoroughly AWAKE

  • Read and pray ALOUD

  • Keep a JOURNAL

3. THE PROBLEM OF DRYNESS

Sometimes you will feel like you’re not getting anything out of your quiet time. Never judge your quiet time by your feelings. Possible causes:

  • Your physical condition

  • Disobedience to God

  • Rushing your quiet time

  • Not sharing insights with others

4. THE PROBLEM OF DILIGENCE

Your greatest problem will be your struggle to stay consistent. Satan fights nothing harder than your quiet time. Suggestions:

  • Make a covenant or vow to God

  • Schedule it on your daily calendar or smartphone

  • Be prepared for Satan’s excuses (too tired, too busy, etc.)

  • Leave your Bible open at night to the passage for the next day!

  • If you miss a day, don’t become guilty, legalistic or give up

It takes at least three weeks for you to become familiar with a new task. Then it takes another three weeks before it becomes a habit.

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9