Amidst the hectic schedules we have each day, it’s nice to spend some quiet time with God. For me, I set reasonable goals for my quiet time. At first I start small, like 10 minutes a day. There were times that I miss a day!…I felt so guilty…so discouraged….but God says why should I be discouraged, he’s not keeping score on a chalkboard! He loves me and wants me to walk with him in friendship. I feel that although I can talk with God anywhere, at anytime, it is still important to have a regular time alone with HIM. Ten minutes everyday is much better than an hour once a week.

Here are some ideas on how I spent my Quiet Time each day:

1. Reading God’s Word. When I read the Bible, God speaks to me through it and I learn more about His character and what He’s doing in my life.

2. Quiet my heart before Him. I spend time alone thinking about some of the characteristics of God: mercy, love, holiness, power, justice, and wisdom to name a few.

3. Talking to God. Do you know that God loves to hear our voice? I can talk to him about anything! I can tell him my desires, fears or worries. I pray for my friends, family, missionaries, nations or anyone God brings to my mind.

4. Thanking Him for His care for me. I believe that all good things come from God. I always tell him thanks! Even in hard times, I thank God for meeting my needs.

5. Listening to God’s voice. I sit quietly and let Him speak to me in my heart. It takes time and practice to get to know God’s voice. I always remind myself that God will never tell me anything that does not agree with His written Word, the Bible.