Embracing Quiet Time and Family Devotion for Spiritual Growth
Engage in quiet time and family devotion to nurture your spiritual life. Delve into the meaning, practice, and benefits of these practices as outlined in Genesis, Mark, and Exodus. Discover the significance of coming together as a family to study the Bible and pray, fostering a deep connection with God. Learn how to incorporate these habits into your daily routine for a fulfilling spiritual journey.
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QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION
MEMORY VERSE: And Abraham gat up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the Lord. Genesis 19:27 TEXT: Genesis 19:27-29: 28:18-22;Exodus 34:2-10
INTRODUCTION Once a child is born into the world, that child would need water and milk to stay alive and grow. If the child does not get enough food, he/she will not be able to grow well and might die. In the same way a born-again child of God needs spiritual food (the word of God) and spiritual breath (prayer) to grow and live a consistent and victorious Christian life
INTRODUCTION CONTD. The study is divided into three parts THE MEANING OF QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION 1 HOW TO DO QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION 2 THE BENEFIT OF OBSERVING QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION 3
THE MEANING OF QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION: Genesis 19:27: 28:18-22: Mark 1:35; 1 Peter 2:1-3 Quiet time is a time set aside for fellowship with God personal It is a period when a believer hears from God by studying the speaking to God through prayer. bible and
THE MEANING OF QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION CONTD. Family devotion is the period when all the members of the family come together to praise God, study the bible and pray. During the devotion, the daddy or anyone appointed leads the activity of studying the word of God and praying. If your family members have not been observing family devotion, this is the time to pray so that your parents can start doing it today.
HOW TO DO QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION Exodus 34:2-10: psalm 55:17; 88:13 Mark 1:35, Matthew 6:6 The best time to observe your quiet time and family devotion is early in the morning and in the evening before bed every day. In other to get the best during quiet time and family devotion do the following; Wake up early enough to do your quiet time before family devotion in the morning. Immediately after family devotion in the evening, do your quiet time.
HOW TO DO QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION CONTD. Do not lie on the bed to read your bible or pray to avoid sleeping. Write down the lesson you learnt from the bible passage Think on the lesson as it affect your life and pray on it Participate in the bible reading and recitation of memory verse during family devotion Listen to the teaching and ask questions for clarification Join other family members to pray Use the devotional booklet titled sinceremilk as a guide when observing your quiet time
THE BENEFITS OF OBSERVING QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTION: Joseph 1:8; Matthew 7:7 Obedience to the word of God bring blessings such as; Constant fellowship with God, such that he will show you new and great things that you know not. i. ii. You will feed on God's word and grow in the faith to live a victorious Christian life. Psalm 1:1-2 iii. You will have power to conquer Satan iv. It makes you ready for the rapture
THE BENEFIT OF OBSERVING QUIET TIME AND FAMILY DEVOTIONCONT D. v. Your protection for each day is guaranteed through the blood of the Lamb Rev 12:11 vi. Prosperous and successful day. vii. Grace to overcome temptation To enjoy these benefits and more you must be a friend of JESUS! If you are not yet a friend of Jesus, repent of your sins now. Forsake them, ask for forgiveness and cleansing in the blood of Jesus. Invite Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Saviour (Revelation 3:20)
QUESTION! 1.What is the difference between quiet time and family devotion? 2.Why are the early hours of the morning considered to be the best time for and family devotion? 3.What should be your attitude during family devotion? 4.Mention some bible examples of those who did quiet time and family devotion? 5.How can a sinful child benefit from having quiet time? quiet time
LESSON, THOUGHT, and ACTIVITY LESSON: Quiet time and family devotion are very important for the spiritual growth of friends of Jesus THOUGHT: I must be diligent in observing quiet time and family devotion so that I can get the benefits ACTIVITY: Write out four things you will tell a new convert to do during his or her quiet time
