Holy Habit 2 – Daily Quiet Time

Psalm 46:10
10 Cease striving and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalm 73:28
28 But as for me, the nearness of God is my good;

Central Truth: Take time to be still and know that He is God.

Luke 5:15
15 But the news about Him was spreading even farther, and large crowds were gathering to hear Him and to be healed of their sicknesses.

Luke 5:16
16 But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness (or “deserted areas”) and pray.

Jesus entered the presence of God when He felt pressure from people.

APPLICATION – 4 Tips for Having a Daily Quiet Time

1. Merge Bible Reading and Prayer

SOAP
Scripture
Observation
Application
Prayer

Mark 15:33
33 When the sixth hour came, darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour.

Mark 15:34
34 At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “ELOI, ELOI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?” which is translated, “MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?”

1 Thessalonians 5:14
14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

2. Keep it Simple

3. Customize it to You.

4. Make it a Habit.