Here's some words of wisdom for those of us who are struggling, I found it encouraging, maybe you will as well:
I agree with Matt Chandler that getting up early is the best time to focus on the Lord and his word. It's been a while since I've done it and I miss it. When my daughters where small, it was the only time I could write Bible studies. For the last year or two, I've turned to the Internet first and then Bible study when I got around to it. It's time for a change of focus, I need to prioritize my time and put study first and then the news of the day. Maybe I'd be less anxious about the economy and health care if I did.
OK, I resolve to get up at 6:00 tomorrow morning. I'll let you know how I do :-)
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Good for you!
But I won't be getting up with you, either.
The implication is that you should somehow feel guilty if you don't get up at the crack of dawn for your Bible study.
Well, I sure hope not, because that's ridiculous. I wouldn't spend two minutes with a group that insinuated such nonsense.
But another thing I've found about a morning quiet time: it's insatiable. If I give it its head, I'd be there at least 'til after lunch. And, as much as I'd like to, I can't, cuz it's self-indulgent.
"Well, I sure hope not, because that's ridiculous. I wouldn't spend two minutes with a group that insinuated such nonsense."
Heard it at a youth conference four or five years ago. Paraphrasing the speaker: "If you aren't getting up and doing your quiet time first thing in the morning, then you aren't doing quiet time."
Would that be like a "first fruits" thing, Tom? That's the only possible justification for it that I can come up with.
Hey y'all-
I'm late on this but I wanted to comment a bit. I was a youth pastor for two years and am now serving as a short-term (5 month) missionary in Taiwan. My quiet time is first thing in the morning. Why? That's when I'm at my best. So, I see that as a prime time to spend with the Lord. It is not the only way, but I like to pray, think, listen before the distractions of the day get going.
I think the firstfruits idea should be followed, but it is when you are at our best. Give God your best....whenever that is. I don't think we can mandate a particular time for quiet time. It doesn't make sense.
Anyway. My thoughts.
Jeff
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