FOCUSED QUIET TIME

1. Your Daily Prayer

a) Your daily prayer is a wonderful way to come before God every day with praise, supplication, with thanksgiving and requests.

i) Philippians 4:6-7 New King James Version (NKJV)

6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

b) Praying is such a vital tool for Christians to take hold of the power and strength God wants to give you! You may use the prayer guide below to help you jumpstart your prayer life and to begin a deeper relationship with God. 

2. Focused Quiet Time

Oh Lord, You know my heart.

You know I sincerely want to grow closer to You and spend time with You, but I get so easily distracted. Like a silly sheep, my mind wanders, and I find my thoughts far from You.

Forgive me for my undisciplined thoughts. Forgive me for so often giving up instead of persevering despite my distraction. Forgive me for choosing the easy path instead of the more difficult, disciplined route. I really want to know You more. I want to spend time in Your presence, to learn to sit quietly at Your feet without a million thoughts distracting me.

Teach me, Lord, how to be still. Like a Good Shepherd, lead me beside still waters. Quiet my soul. Bring order and calm to the chaos in my mind, so that I can spend time in quiet and joyful meditation with You.

Thank You that you are willing and able to do these things, and that when I am weak, You are strong.

I love You. Amen.