Quiet Time, or devotional time, is a daily appointment with God. Quiet Time aids our spiritual growth as we intentionally set aside a time and quiet place to meet with God one-on-one and receive daily bread through reading and meditating on Scripture, hearing from God through His Word, and applying what we learn in our lives.

Many people who have daily Quiet Time tell us that their spiritual lives are greatly enriched. They say that taking just a few minutes each day to focus completely on God brings them increased peace, patience, and joy. When you want to get to know someone, you spend more time with the person. The same is true with God. If you want to grow in intimacy with Him, daily Quiet Time is essential.

Prepare your heart by quieting your thoughts and focusing on God. Pray and ask God to open your spiritual eyes and ears to see and hear from Him (Ps. 119:18).

Read through the Scripture two to three times. First, read for overall meaning; approach even familiar Scripture as if you are reading it for the first time. Next, take note of any verses that the Holy Spirit impresses upon you (Ps. 119:34).

Meditate on the verses that stood out to you (Ps. 119:97). Reflect on what and why those verses are speaking to you. Record your thoughts. Use the Reflection section as a supplement to help you meditate on the passage and provide insight.

Move from thought to action (Ps. 119:9). Whatever God reveals to you, obey (1 Sam. 15:22). It may be a call to repent, a word of encouragement, or even direction for the future. Be specific in your application; broad generalizations such as "love your neighbor" are difficult to apply. The application points can also help you act on what you have read.

Pray and ask God for wisdom and courage to obey whatever message He has given you. Surrender the day to Him and ask that His will would be done through your life (1 Pet. 5:7; Mark 14:36).

Share what you have learned with others to glorify God (Jer. 1:9). Learn how God has spoken to others through the same passage. Mutually encourage one another (Heb. 10:24-25).