Do you have trouble having a consistent quiet time? I do. Most of the time I have no idea where to start. It seems like a simple idea-read your bible, journal, pray, reflect. Often times not having a plan keeps me from sitting down and having my quiet time with the Lord. I have an idea that might help you if you feel the same way about quiet times. I started using the Life Journal that our church was handing out. Inside is a reading schedule, a prayer list page, a table of contents page that you fill out as you write in your journal. Then there is the actual journaling section. What is most helpful though is the actual steps involved in completing your journal. They use the SOAP method. S-write down the scripture that speaks to you. O-write down your observation about the scripture. A-write down the application of that scripture in your life. P-write out your prayer for the day. This has really helped guide my quiet times with the Lord. It may help you too. You can order these online and they are very inexpensive. You may even want to tell your church about it.
Susan
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I like your verse on top of your blog! So wonderfully appropriate…
The Life Journal was really key in helping me on the one-year-bible reading. It makes it so simple. Pastor Wayne is teaching again on Wednesday at First B. You should try and catch him. He is talking about Joy in leadership. Glad to hear that things with your puppy are working out.
Life Journal’s have helped me dig deeper into scripture. I’ve been posting them on my blog and am searching for other Life Journal posters to add to my list so I can learn from them as well.
Peace