This document discusses the importance of spending regular alone time with God through prayer, meditation, and praise. It notes that great men of God like David made time for daily private devotions. The author recommends finding a consistent time and quiet place to engage in prayer, contemplating God's character, works, and word. Regular alone time with God draws us near to Him, provides spiritual nourishment, and brings peace. It suggests sources like reading the Bible or notes to aid meaningful quiet time meditation.

1. Alone Time With
God
by Samuel E. Ward
Pastor, Covenant Baptist Church
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2. Introduction
1. Great men of God were noted for engaging
in private devotions...
a. Isaac meditated in the field at evening
Gen 24:63.
b. David prayed three times daily and
meditated on his bed at night,
Psa 55:17; 63:6.
c. Daniel's custom was to pray three times daily
Dan 6:10.
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3. 2. The Son of God made time for quiet times
with His Heavenly Father...
a. Jesus sought solitary places at early morning
and late night, Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12.
b. He counseled His disciples to pray in secret,
Mat 6:6.
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4. I. It Is Important to Have
Regular Quiet Times
with God.A. This Is How We Draw Near to Him.
1. God is found by those who seek Him.
a. As David advised his son Solomon,
1 Chron 28:9.
b. As Azariah told King Asa, 2 Chron 15:2.
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5. 2. God draws near to those who draw near to
Him, James 4:8.
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6. B. This Is How We Receive Our Spiritual
Nourishment...
1. We need spiritual nourishment in our lives,
Mat 4:4.
2. Spiritual growth comes from the Word of
God, 1 Pet 1:23; 2:2.
3. God's Word provides spiritual strength,
Eph 6:10-17; cf. Psa 119:7-11.
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7. C. To Find Peace and Stability...
1. We live in a world filled with anxiety; prayer
provides the antidote, Phil 4:6-7.
2. We live in a world filled with pitfalls; God's
Word keeps us from falling, Psa 119:105,165.
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8. II. How to Have a
Personal Quiet Time
With God
A. Find a Time and Place...
1. The time may vary for different individuals.
a. For "night owls", the best time may be late
at night.
b. For "morning larks", early morning before. c.
The key is to find a quiet time, free from
worldly distractions.
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9. 2. The place may also vary for different people.
a. Some may prefer a place outside, following
the example of Jesus, Mark 1:35.
b. Some may prefer a place inside, following
the teaching of Jesus, Mat 6:6.
c. The key is to find a solitary place, free from
distractions. To develop a habit, the time
and place should be the same each day.
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10. B. Engage in Prayer, Meditation, and Praise...
1. Approach God in prayer.
a. Thank Him for your blessings, Col 4:2.
b. Confess your sins, 1 John 1:9.
c. Make supplication for your needs, Phil 4:6.
d. Intercede on behalf of others, 1Tim 2:1-2.
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11. 2. Spend time in meditation - contemplate on
such things as:
a. The Lord Himself (His character), Psa 63:6.
b. His wonderful works (both creative and
redemptive), Psa 77:12.
c. His revealed Word, Psa 119:15,23,48,
97-99,148.
d. Things that are wholesome and
praiseworthy, Phil 4:8.
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12. 3. Praise God in song - perhaps aided by
recorded hymns and songs.
a. Which is a natural response to joy in the
heart,
James 5:13.
b. Making melody in your heart, Eph 5:19.
Talk with God through prayer, praise; listen
to Him by contemplating His Word.
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13. Conclusion
1. Living in world filled with sin, there is much
that would fill our lives with stress and
anxiety and pull us away from God and
things that are good.
2. Making room for private devotions in our
lives will help greatly to walk closer with our
Father in heaven and receive strength of
heart and peace of mind in doing His will.
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14. If David, a man after God's own heart, and
Jesus, the Son of God Himself, found it
needful to spend time alone with God, how
much more do we!
(Psa 119:147-148 NIV) I rise before dawn
and cry for help; I have put my hope in your
word. {148} My eyes stay open through the
watches of the night, that I may meditate on
your promises.
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15. Sources for Meaningful
Quiet Time Meditations
1. A “Read Through the Bible in a Year”
program.
2. Review of Sunday School lesson for the
coming week.
3. Review of notes taken from the Pastor’s
Sermon.
4. Pray through the Psalms.
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16. 5. Pray through “Wednesday Prayer Meeting
List” list.
6. Pray for one family a day from the Church
Directory.
7. Choose to take action on any promptings or
conviction from the Holy Spirit.
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