Are you feeling guilty because you aren't having a regular quiet time? When we feel guilty, we can either beat ourselves up or choose to do something to get rid of the guilt.
We can remind ourselves that prayer is necessary in our relationship with the Lord just like conversation is necessary in our relationship with friends.
We can remember that Bible study is the only way we will transform our hearts and minds so that we can understand God's will for our lives (Romans 12:1-2).
But the best motivations for overcoming guilt might be these:
1. We are God's beloved children (1 John 3:1)
2. There is joy in God's presence (Psalm 16:11).
3. We desperately need God's guidance (Psalm 25:5).
If you're struggling to maintain a quiet time, you're probably seeing it as a rigid duty and you've forgotten the many ways it blesses you.
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Bible Love Notes
I agree with you Gail. We must not make it a rigid pattern, it is the relationship that counts. When it comes to my prayer time, I adopt Jesus' message to Peter- Could you not tarry with me for one hour?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing sis, have a super blessed day!
Yay!! I absolutely agree with you Gail. Some people whose names I don't want to mention (but they live in my house, hahaha) Have tried to make me feel guilty for these reasons that you mention. But time restrictions, and as you say personality and learning styles gets on the way but that is not and should not be the measure of our love for Our Savior.
ReplyDeleteSo true... Thanks for linking up with Thrive @ Home!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, thank you. I think we feel like we have to be 'doing' something that others can see the results of (ie. cleaning, mowing, working....) Hopefully, they can see the doing within.
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