What is a "quiet time" and how do I have one?

Let’s talk about what is commonly called a “quiet time”. 

The purpose of a quiet time is to take the time to get to intimately know, talk with, and hear from G-d.

A thought… If we don’t maintain a quiet time each day, it’s not really because we don’t have time or we’re too busy, it is because we do not feel it is important enough. So keep straying off the straight line. G-d is patient and will let you take as many “do-overs” as you need, until you get it right.

So exactly how do you have a quiet time and what do you do in it? Here is an outline provided by my good friend and Rabbi, Steve Weiler.

Quiet Time
Assuming that you do not have a quiet time.

I.  First you must have a desire for a quiet time

II. What is a quiet time?

        a. 30 minutes recommended minimum

                                  i.      Time to get closer to G-d

                                 i.      Praise G-d

                                ii.      Thank G-d

                               iii.      Read a short Scripture to dwell on

                                iv.      Prayer

1.       For others: family, friends, co-workers, etc. (Intercession)

2.       For yourself

a.       Confession

b.       Spiritual needs

c.       Other needs

                                 v.      Listening for G-d to impress His voice on your heart

III. Where do you have a quiet time

a. Wherever you can focus on the Lord without interruptions

                                i. A place with no phones

                                ii. A place where you feel free to be yourself

IV. When do you have a quiet time

a. Mornings before you do anything else is usually the best time

b. Right before you go to sleep is good for some

Sample Quiet time

Either read the following prayer each day or write your own and read it)

Dear Lord:  I want to meet You every morning.  I want to speak to You and hear from You.  I will lay down my life for You and follow You where ever You lead.  Please direct me.  Please help me follow You.  Help me to pray in every situation.  Please give me the faith to pray.  Please remind me to pray.  There is nothing too large or too small in my life that does not require prayer for Your direction.  I pray for an anointing to carry out the ministry that You have given me:  my family and my work.  Fill me with knowledge and wisdom by Your Ruach haKodesh.  Strengthen all my relationships, filling me with Your grace in order for me to be humble, compassionate and loving at all times.  Let me be a true leader at home, at school, in my congregation, and in every walk of life.  Let me not walk in the flesh, but anoint me moment by moment.  May I give You the glory in all things.  Allow people to come to You because of me.  Thank You.  In the Name of Yeshua.

1.       Read the following Scripture

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