YOUR QUIET TIME !
Many believers desire power, direction, and spiritual growth, yet neglect the very place where these are cultivated — the quiet time.
Your quiet time is not merely a religious routine; it is your private appointment with God, your secret altar, your spiritual lifeline.
It is where your relationship with God is nourished, your spirit renewed, and your destiny clarified.
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
— Matthew 6:6 (NIV)
Without a consistent quiet time, your Christianity becomes noisy but powerless, busy but empty, active but shallow.
1. What Is Quiet Time?
Quiet time is a deliberate moment set apart daily to spend with God in:
* Prayer
* Bible reading
* Meditation
* Worship
* Listening to His voice
It is intimacy before activity, fellowship before function.
Psalm 63:1
“O God, you are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You…”
2. Jesus Practiced Quiet Time
Jesus Himself, though the Son of God, never lived without solitude with the Father.
Mark 1:35 – “Very early in the morning… Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.”
Luke 5:16 – “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
If Jesus needed quiet time, how much more do we?
3. Why Your Quiet Time Matters
a. It Strengthens Your Relationship with God
Christianity is not just attending church; it is walking daily with God.
James 4:8 – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
b. It Builds Spiritual Strength
Spiritual muscles grow in the secret place.
Isaiah 40:31 – “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”
c. It Brings Direction and Clarity
Many make wrong decisions because they refuse to be still before God.
Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go…”
d. It Guards Against Sin
A neglected quiet time makes sin attractive.
Psalm 119:11 – “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.”
4. Enemies of Quiet Time
* Busyness without discipline
* Phone addiction and social media
* Spiritual laziness
* Inconsistent lifestyle
* Lack of hunger for God
Matthew 26:41
“The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
5. How to Build a Strong Quiet Time
1. Choose a Specific Time
Morning is most effective, before distractions take over.
Psalm 5:3 – “In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice…”
2. Choose a Quiet Place
A secret place where you can focus without interruption.
3. Follow a Simple Structure
* Worship
* Prayer
* Bible reading
* Meditation
* Listening
* Journaling
4. Be Consistent
Spiritual growth is not accidental; it is cultivated daily.
6. Results of a Consistent Quiet Time
* Deep intimacy with God
* Spiritual authority and power
* Discernment and wisdom
* Peace in chaos
* Victory over temptation
* Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
Exodus 33:11
“The Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.”
NOTE:
A phone that is not charged eventually shuts down no matter how expensive it is. In the same way, a Christian who refuses daily connection with God will lose spiritual power no matter how gifted they seem. Your quiet time is your charging station.
Conclusion
Your quiet time is not optional; it is essential.
It is the difference between spiritual survival and spiritual excellence.
The secret place creates public strength. If you desire a powerful public life, cultivate a faithful private one.
Matthew 6:6 reminds us that God rewards what is done in secret.
What you do alone with God will determine what He can trust you with in public.
Prayer
Father, restore my hunger for the secret place.
Teach my heart to crave Your presence more than distractions.
Rekindle my discipline and draw me back to consistent fellowship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
#YourQuietTime #SecretPlaceWithGod #DailyWalkWithChrist #SpiritualDiscipline #DeepFellowship #PrayerLife #WordAndPrayer #ChristianGrowth #DrawNearToGod #IntimacyWithChrist YOUR QUIET TIME !
Many believers desire power, direction, and spiritual growth, yet neglect the very place where these are cultivated — the quiet time.
Your quiet time is not merely a religious routine; it is your private appointment with God, your secret altar, your spiritual lifeline.
It is where your relationship with God is nourished, your spirit renewed, and your destiny clarified.
“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
— Matthew 6:6 (NIV)
Without a consistent quiet time, your Christianity becomes noisy but powerless, busy but empty, active but shallow.
1. What Is Quiet Time?
Quiet time is a deliberate moment set apart daily to spend with God in:
* Prayer
* Bible reading
* Meditation
* Worship
* Listening to His voice
It is intimacy before activity, fellowship before function.
Psalm 63:1
“O God, you are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You…”
2. Jesus Practiced Quiet Time
Jesus Himself, though the Son of God, never lived without solitude with the Father.
Mark 1:35 – “Very early in the morning… Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.”
Luke 5:16 – “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
If Jesus needed quiet time, how much more do we?
3. Why Your Quiet Time Matters
a. It Strengthens Your Relationship with God
Christianity is not just attending church; it is walking daily with God.
James 4:8 – “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”
b. It Builds Spiritual Strength
Spiritual muscles grow in the secret place.
Isaiah 40:31 – “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength…”
c. It Brings Direction and Clarity
Many make wrong decisions because they refuse to be still before God.
Psalm 32:8 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go…”
d. It Guards Against Sin
A neglected quiet time makes sin attractive.
Psalm 119:11 – “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.”
4. Enemies of Quiet Time
* Busyness without discipline
* Phone addiction and social media
* Spiritual laziness
* Inconsistent lifestyle
* Lack of hunger for God
Matthew 26:41
“The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
5. How to Build a Strong Quiet Time
1. Choose a Specific Time
Morning is most effective, before distractions take over.
Psalm 5:3 – “In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice…”
2. Choose a Quiet Place
A secret place where you can focus without interruption.
3. Follow a Simple Structure
* Worship
* Prayer
* Bible reading
* Meditation
* Listening
* Journaling
4. Be Consistent
Spiritual growth is not accidental; it is cultivated daily.
6. Results of a Consistent Quiet Time
* Deep intimacy with God
* Spiritual authority and power
* Discernment and wisdom
* Peace in chaos
* Victory over temptation
* Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
Exodus 33:11
“The Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.”
NOTE:
A phone that is not charged eventually shuts down no matter how expensive it is. In the same way, a Christian who refuses daily connection with God will lose spiritual power no matter how gifted they seem. Your quiet time is your charging station.
Conclusion
Your quiet time is not optional; it is essential.
It is the difference between spiritual survival and spiritual excellence.
The secret place creates public strength. If you desire a powerful public life, cultivate a faithful private one.
Matthew 6:6 reminds us that God rewards what is done in secret.
What you do alone with God will determine what He can trust you with in public.
Prayer
Father, restore my hunger for the secret place.
Teach my heart to crave Your presence more than distractions.
Rekindle my discipline and draw me back to consistent fellowship with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Abiodun Kadri
#YourQuietTime
#SecretPlaceWithGod
#DailyWalkWithChrist
#SpiritualDiscipline
#DeepFellowship
#PrayerLife
#WordAndPrayer
#ChristianGrowth
#DrawNearToGod
#IntimacyWithChrist
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