For many of us, a day begins when you get up in the morning and ends when we go to bed at night. A new day dawns in the morning. The day is over when we go to bed. The Jewish way looks at a day differently. Each 24-hour period begins at sunset. Therefore, the …
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20015 Journey Time with God
When parents take their children on a trip, invariably they will hear the question, “Are we there yet?” In response, they encourage their kids to have patience and enjoy the ride. Yet often parents, during their own journey with God, ask a similar question, “What’s taking so long?” God never seems to be in a …
20014 Retreat Time with God
Periodically, we need special getaways for more concentrated alone time with God. Our daily schedules are usually full and sometimes hectic. So occasionally we need a larger block of time to worship him, seek guidance, and/or work through significant challenges. Retreat time with God is a time intentionally set aside when you literally “retreat” from …
20013 Family Time with God
When you spend time with other believers, you are also spending time with God because he also lives within each one of them. Don’t allow yourself to become preoccupied with their external characteristics. Look into their eyes. Listen to their words. Share Christ’s lovingkindness and encouragement. Collectively we are the Body of Christ and he …
20012 Activity Time with God
As you go through your day engaging in various activities, remember that God is with you. In fact, as a believer, the Holy Spirit actually resides within you. But even though God is always with you, it is easy to forget about his presence as we engage in the various activities of the day. And …
20011 Quiet Time with God
As Christ-followers, we need focused daily time with God to cultivate an intimate love relationship with him. It is time alone with him, free from interruptions, where he has our full concentrated attention. The priority is to grow closer to God by communicating and being with him. “But when you pray, go away by yourself, …