Spending Time with God

Spending intentional time with the Lord is one of the most powerful ways to deepen your relationship with Him and grow in faith. Whether you’re just beginning your journey or seeking to renew your spiritual habits, this guide offers a simple, Scripture-based structure to help you engage with God daily. Through worship, prayer, listening, and reading His Word, you’ll create space to hear His voice, experience His presence, and align your heart with His will.

1. Start by worshipping the Lord.
   Worship the Lord by quoting scripture or through song. The goal is to focus your heart on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of your faith, and to allow you to rejoice in God’s goodness and His faithfulness to fulfill His promises.

2. Meditate on the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
   You may find the following scriptures helpful: Psalm 139:13–17; Hebrews 1:1–3; John 16:7–16

3. Pray for:

   • Intimacy with Christ, power to walk with God and for any specific needs you or others might have.

   • Family: Parents, children, spouse, siblings

   • Those in authority over you: Lifegroup leaders, church leaders, government leaders, etc.

   • Peers: People in your Lifegroup, friends, roommates, classmates, co-workers, etc.

   • Pray for the unreached nations of the world and for those you know who do not have a personal relationship with Jesus. Pray for the veil of unbelief to be lifted from their eyes, taking away any strongholds that are keeping them from knowing Christ.

4. Spend time learning to listen to the Lord.
   Ask God if there is anyone you need to encourage or if there is any area of your life that is not totally submitted to Him. Keep a journal, noting what God is saying.

5. Read and memorize His Word.
   Start by reading a chapter of the Old Testament and a chapter of the New Testament, or you could read through the Bible in a year (see page on Reading Through the Bible in a Year). Pick a scripture verse or passage to memorize each week and recite it daily.

6. Always end your time praising God and thanking Him for His goodness.
   As you conclude your time with the Lord, take a moment to express gratitude for His love, faithfulness, and presence. Ending with praise shifts your focus to God’s character and strengthens your trust in His promises, no matter your current circumstances.

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