Quiet Time with God - Day 2

Just a reminder -- the Four Step Plan for having a meaningful quiet time
A. Start with the proper attitudes
B. Select a specific time
C. Choose a special place
D. Follow a simple plan

Today's Reading -- Psalm 19
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.

3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard.

4 Their voice goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,

5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.

7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.

11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.

13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.

14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (NIV)

taken from www.biblegateway.com

It is easy to fall into the trap of quick, requesting prayers. We want to pray but don't feel like we have much time or praying may tend to put us to sleep when we pray at bedtime, so we give God a quick thanks and jump right to our list of requests. Our daily prayer time may last anywhere from 30 seconds to three minutes, not counting mealtime thanks. But we prayed!

Rick Warren suggests we pray with the attitudes of expectancy, reverence, alertness, and the willingness to obey. God wants us to bring our requests to him, and he expects us to realize the magnitude of his greatness when we do so. Allow yourself to be overwhelmed by God's glory as you begin your quiet time.

Look at David's writing. How many verses relate to God's majesty? Find the requests he made of God. Remembering who God is and all that he has done changes my perspective about the things I planned to request!