Quiet Time

QUIET TIME
Notes for this lesson gleaned

from a British Inter Varsity
Fellowship booklet written
by seven authors including
Bishop Frank Houghton, and
other sources.
 is also stated as heart-to-heart
time, or one-on-one time with the
Creator
 is a regular individual session of
Christian Spiritual activities, such
as prayer, private meditation,
worship of God or study of the Bible
Rick Warren points out that it has
also been called “morning watch”
and “appointment with God”.
is when he goes to a
comfortable and rather
secluded place in (usually)
his own home, where he
can draw close to God with
no distractions
 SILENCE
I believe that the Quiet Time is the
secret of a Christian's daily life.
Observations show that Christians who

fail here soon grow cold and backslide.
D. E. Hoste said that they never knew

which candidates that arrived on the
Mission field would do well in the
years to come, for it all depended on
how well they guarded the Quiet Time.
The Christian that perseveres in
the Quiet Time grows steadily
day by day with the Lord.
Gen. 19 :27, "And Abraham got
up early in the morning to the
place where he stood before
the Lord." Abraham is an
excellent example for the
morning Quiet Time.
Notice:
1.He got up early in the morning. This is

an excellent Christian practice.
2. He had a special place to meet God.

We ought to, too.
3. He did this daily, not spasmodically.
4. He stood before the Lord, waiting for

the Lord to speak to him.
II Pet. 3:18, "But grow in grace, and
in the knowledge of our Lord and
Saviour. . ." The plant requires air,
sunshine, and food to grow.
Our physical bodies require food,

sunshine and exercise. Our spiritual
lives also need nourishment, not
spasmodically, but every day of our
Christian lives.
David says in Psa. 5:3, "My
voice shalt Thou hear in the
morning, 0 Lord; in the morning
will I direct my prayer unto
Thee, and will look up."
Jesus not only prayed in the

morning but sometimes prayed
all night.
Luke 6:12, "... He . . . continued all
night in prayer."
See also Matt. 14:23. Jesus'
example and the experience of
older Christians become our
authority for observing a daily
Quiet Time with the Lord and His
precious Word. This is the
message that we need most in our
I. PURPOSE
OF THE
QUIET TIME
 I believe that the basic purpose
of the Quiet Time is fellowship
with God.
 He desires this communion even

more than you do. The Father
desires our daily worship. I've
observed how lovers like to be
together. "I'm in love with the
Lover of my soul.
 A second purpose might be
strength for the day. The Christian
life is a battle against sin, the
world and the devil.
Eph. 6:12, "We wrestle. . ." against
spiritual foes. The Quiet Time
affords an opportunity for
systematic Bible Study and prayer,
too.
II. PREPARATION
FOR THE QUIET
TIME
 Go to bed on time.
 Avoid late nights and strong coffee
if it keeps you awake.
 Maintain a stern discipline here and
God will bless you abundantly for it.
 Get wide awake before reading or
praying. Wash in cold water or take a
hot drink. A friend says a cup of tea,
"Helps me to have an intelligent
Quiet Time."
 If you get sleepy on your
knees, change your position.
Abraham "stood." You can
walk and pray out loud if that
helps you to concentrate.
 In reading the Scriptures put
away distracting objects
(letters, mail, pictures).
 Don't do all the talking in
your devotions.
Psa. 46:10, "Be still, and know
that I am God."
 Stop talking and listen to His
voice. Job 2:13, Job's friends
sat down with Job for seven
days and "none spake a
 Seek the leading, guidance and
blessing of the Holy Spirit in your
Quiet Time.
 Be willing to obey that which you
read in the Word of God, John 2:5.
 Come before Him with a cleansed
heart.
Psa. 51:17, "The sacrifices of God are
a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite
heart, 0 God, Thou wilt not despise."
III. MATERIAL
FOR THE QUIET
TIME
1. BIBLE.
Make time for regular Bible reading
in the Quiet Time.
Claim a quiet place for reading and
meditating.
Expect His presence.
Let your heart be still.
Have an object in view-not sermons
but devotions. Read the Bible
faithfully according to a set plan.
2. NOTEBOOK AND PEN to
record something from
the Word. Navigator
system, etc.
3. A BOOK with prayer
requests and space to
record the answers.
IV. THE
NAVIGATOR
SYSTEM OF BIBLE
STUDY IN THE
QUIET TIME
In Bible Study, choose a plan. Read by
chapters, books or by subjects. After
Bible reading, record the answers to
these questions.
1. What new thing have I learned

today?
2. Is there a command for me to obey?
3. Is there an example for me to
follow?
4. Is there an error for me to avoid?
5. Is there a sin for me to forsake?
6. Is there a promise for me to

claim?
7. Is there a new thought about

God Himself?
V. A PLAN FOR
THE QUIET
TIME
 Try to prevent your Quiet Time
from becoming mechanical.
 Where the Spirit of the Lord is,
there is liberty.
 Avoid ruts and ridiculous
changes, though.
 Have your Quiet Time at the
same time each day if possible.
 Aim at a systematic plan,
probably half time reading and
half time praying.
 Don't be rigid. If the Spirit of
prayer descends, continue
praying.
 If the Word shines with new
light, read on in His blessed
A suggested order:
 A brief prayer, Bible reading and

then prayer. This keeps the prayer
from being the same every day.
 Learn to pray out the Scripture

passage that you have just read.
Use the Word as a basis for praise
and petition.
VI. PRAYER IN
THE QUIET
TIME
Real prayer costs. It requires much time and
discipline. Perseverance day by day is the real test.
 Check the prayer list booklet and

notice prayer answers. Don't forget
to thank the Lord for answered
prayer.
Psa. 50 :15, "Call upon Me in the day
of trouble: I will deliver thee, and
thou shalt glorify Me." Do it by
 In praying let the prayer be
simple but very sincere. Just
talk to the Father God as a
child to his father. Let the
prayer contain four basic
elements: (ACTS)
VII. PROBLEMS
OF THE QUIET
TIME
Satan will see to it that your
Quiet Time is opposed every
day. It will be a daily battle. If
you miss a morning it is not
necessarily a failure. Confess
the error and be forgiven the
moment that the Holy Spirit
reminds you of your
inconsistency.
Concentration will be a real problem.
Eph. 6 :12, It is a battle of the mind. To
get victory, meditate on the cross, the
Blood and the mighty power of the
resurrection. Small children present a
problem and parents will need to work
out a plan.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
561. What is the major secret of a successful Christian life?
562. Give four good lessons that we can learn about the Quiet Time from Abraham.
563. Give 3 purposes of the Quiet Time.
564. List 5 hints to remember in preparation for the Quiet Time.
565. What lesson about the Quiet Time do we learn from Psa. 46 :10?
566. Name 3 things to take with you in your Quiet Time.
567. What 7 questions do the Navigators ask about each Bible passage?
568. Describe the division of time in your private Quiet Time.
569. How can one prevent the prayer from being the same each day?
570. What do you find to be the greatest hindrance to your Quiet Time?

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QUIET TIME

Notes for this lesson gleaned

Observations show that Christians who

D. E. Hoste said that they never knew

1.He got up early in the morning. This is

2. He had a special place to meet God.

3. He did this daily, not spasmodically.

4. He stood before the Lord, waiting for

Our physical bodies require food,

Jesus not only prayed in the

 He desires this communion even

1. What new thing have I learned

6. Is there a promise for me to

7. Is there a new thought about

 A brief prayer, Bible reading and

 Learn to pray out the Scripture

 Check the prayer list booklet and

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