“Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.”
Proverbs 8:34 (NIV)
God promises to bless your life when you spend time with him each day.
This means setting aside time every day to meet with God—what is often called a quiet time. It could be five, 10, or 15 minutes where you focus on being with God.
Find a quiet place, sit still, and ask, “God, is there anything you want to say to me?” Talk to him about the worries on your mind and the things that weigh on your heart. Spend a few moments reading the Bible and let him speak to you through his Word. Be still, listen for his guidance, and prepare for the day ahead.
For most people, mornings are the best time for this. When you wake up, make God the first person you talk to. But if mornings don’t work for you, find a time that does. If you’re not fully awake in the morning, don’t force it. Choose a time when you’re at your best—whether that’s at night, during a lunch break, or another quiet moment in your day. The key is consistency. Set a daily appointment with God.
Proverbs 8:34 says: “Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway” (NIV).
Every great believer throughout history—every person who has experienced God’s richest blessings—has made it a habit to spend time with him each day. It doesn’t need to take long; the important thing is to check in with God.
Psalm 31:19 reminds us: “How great is the goodness you have stored up for those who fear you. You lavish it on those who come to you for protection, blessing them before the watching world” (NLT).
When you give God the first part of your life—your time—he blesses you in ways that overflow into every area of your life.
- What practical steps can you take to create a consistent habit of spending daily quiet time with God?
- How do you think dedicating part of your day to God will impact the way you approach the rest of your day? Why is consistency more important than the length of time?
- What specific blessings have you experienced or can you anticipate by prioritizing time with God each day?
God wants you in his forever family.
God made you to love you, and one of the places you see that most clearly is on the cross. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, God made it possible for you to become part of his family for eternity.
No matter what you’ve done or where you’ve been, you’ve got a place in God’s forever family ready and waiting for you. The invitation is wide open. You only need to believe and receive.
Confess your sins and ask God to forgive you. Claim the promise of his grace through Jesus Christ, that salvation is free and open to anyone who turns from their sins and agrees to follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Humbly ask God to accept you into his forever family.
Are you ready? Then pray this simple prayer: “Dear God, I know when I die, I’m going to give an account of my life to you. I know I have sinned against you, and I have lived by my plan, not yours. I want that to change, starting right now. I want to turn away from my sins and toward you.
“Thank you for sending Jesus to die for all that I’ve done wrong so that I don’t have to pay the penalty. I know I don’t deserve your forgiveness. I know it is only by your grace that I can be saved.
“Jesus, thank you for loving me so much that you took all my guilt on yourself. You paid for my sins and made me acceptable for heaven, and I accept you as my Lord and Savior. And I believe you will keep your promise to save me instantly, and certainly, and completely, and eternally. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.
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