How to Get the Most out of your Personal Time with God

"Your real life is your spiritual life. And both are going to be awful until you realize that they are not separate things." - Jordan Taylor 

Hey Guys, many people struggle with having personal devotions and time with God. Here are some tips that I have heard/read that have helped me. -ᗰᗩᗪᗪIE

Make it a priority. The first thing you must do is actually remember to have devotions. The majority of us spend a lot of time on our phones or have them near us often, so set a reminder/alarm on your phone to remind you to spend time with God. 

Find a quiet place. I have a chair in the corner on my bedroom by my window, this is where my time with God is usually spent. I also like going outside on our back porch, however it is summer in Texas so that is not the most ideal location at this point in time.

Turn off all music. This will help you keep the focus on God and it will limit your distractions. If you absolutely can not live without having music on, I would encourage you to play classical music, hymns, or worship songs.

Turn off electronics. This will help keep the focus off the world around us and on God. There are exceptions to this. I like to use the YOUVERSION Bible app. It is completely free for both android and apple. •  http://bible.com/app  •This app has almost every version of the Bible and in many languages. It also has reading plans and devotionals which are very helpful. I have done many of those and they have impacted my walk with God greatly. 

Journal. Starting a journal has been one of the best decisions in my spiritual walk with God. You can write verses or quotes that stood out to you, what they mean to you and how you can apply them to your life. If you are using a reading plan or devotional, you can write down the main points that they provide or that you want to remember. You can also write praises and prayer requests as well as prayers in your journal. Having a journal also lets you go back and review what you have previously learned and see how far you have come spiritually. It doesn't have to be super long, however as you continue journaling your walk with God, it's very hard to stop!

Discuss it with a friend. If you learn something new, or have a verse or quote that stands out to you, share it with a friend! That way more than one person can benefit from your time with God and it is a great way to engage in Godly conversations. 

Use study techniques. This goes along with journaling. There are many different ways to study and get the most out of scripture. One way is using the S.O.A.P. method: 

SCRIPTURE- write out one verse that is meaningful to you.

OBSERVATION- what is interesting in this passage? What did you learn? What is God saying to you through this?

APPLICATION- how can you apply this scripture to your life? 

PRAYER- respond to God in prayer. 

Finally, don't forget to take time just to listen and pray. 

I hope you benefit from these tips and suggestions.

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