1. A Quiet Time with God

2. Quiet Time = A + B + C + D + E

3. Quiet Time ≠ TIME + B + C + D + E

4. Quiet Time ≠ TIME + PLACE + C
+ D + E

5. Quiet Time ≠ TIME + PLACE + MEDITATION + D + E

6. MEDITATING IS
DIFFERENT TO READING

7. P.A.C.E.R.S. Method
P – oint of the message
A – bout God
C – ommand of God
E – ncouragement from God
R – ebuke or correction from God
S – omthing from above you can apply in your life or situation now

8. P.A.C.E.R.S. Method
Proverbs3:5,6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.

9. “Picture It” Method
Matthew 14:24-27
Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came to them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him, they screamed in terror, thinking he was a ghost. But Jesus spoke to them at once. "It's all right," he said. "I am here! Don't be afraid."

10. “Paraphrase It” Method -------------------------------------------
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, / guard your heart, for it affects / everything you do.
Protecting my heart / should be highly regarded / because it would affect everything in my life

11. Quiet Time ≠ TIME + PLACE + MEDITATION + PRAYER + E

12. PRAYER
Psalm 23:1-3
The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name.

13. Quiet Time = TIME + PLACE + MEDITATION + PRAYER + RIGHT ATTITUDE

14. Quiet Time is setting aside a specific time on a certain place, everyday, to be ALONE with God to get to know Him through meditating the Scripture and responding humbly to Him in prayer based on the Scripture being read.

15. Quiet Time ≠ TIME + PLACE + READING

16. Importance of Quiet Time:
John 8:31
Jesus said, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine”

17. Importance of Quiet Time:
1 Peter 2:2
You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk

18. Importance of Quiet Time:
Joshua 1:8
Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it.

19. Importance of Quiet Time:
Joshua 1:8
Study this Book of the Law continually. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it.

20. YOUR GREATEST STRUGGLE IS TO BE CONSISTENT!
JOHN 10:10
STEAL - TIME
KILL- RIGHT ATTITUDE
DESTROY- PLACE

21. - VOICES OF THE FLESH-
I AM BUSY
I AM TIRED
I AM DISTRUCTED