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Those of Great Faith Spent Time in Private With God

Those of Great Faith Spent Time in Private With God. Isaac (Genesis 24:63). David (Psalm 55:17; 63:6). Daniel (Daniel 6:10). Jesus (Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12). Jesus taught private prayer times (Matthew 6:6). Private Time With God. I. Why Have Private Time With God?

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Those of Great Faith Spent Time in Private With God

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  1. Those of Great Faith Spent Time in Private With God • Isaac (Genesis 24:63). • David (Psalm 55:17; 63:6). • Daniel (Daniel 6:10). • Jesus (Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12). Jesus taught private prayer times (Matthew 6:6).

  2. Private Time With God I. Why Have Private Time With God? A. To Draw Near to God. 1. God is found by those who seek Him (I Chronicles 28:9). 2. God draws near to those who draw near to Him (James 4:8).

  3. Private Time With God I. Why Have Private Time With God? B. To Receive Spiritual Nourishment. 1. We need such nourishment (I Peter 2:1-2). 2. God’s word gives strength (Psalm 119:7-11). C. To Find Peace & Stability. 1. God gives peace in prayer (Phil. 4:6-7). 2. Lovers of God have peace (Ps. 119:164-165).

  4. Private Time With God II. How Do I Have Private Time with God? A. Find a Time & Place. 1. Morning (e.g. Jesus - Mark 1:35). 2. At night (e.g. David - Psalm 63:6). 3. Field (e.g. Isaac - Genesis 24:63). 4. “Secret Place” (e.g. - Matthew 6:6). Any time & Any place But we must make the time & find the place!

  5. Private Time With God II. How Do I Have Private Time with God? B. Engage in Prayer, Meditation & Praise. 1. Pray ... • Prayers of thanksgiving • Confession of sins • About needs • About someone else (Colossians 4:2-3)

  6. Private Time With God II. How Do I Have Private Time with God? B. Engage in Prayer, Meditation & Praise. 2. Meditate ... • On the Lord Himself (His character) • On His wonderful works • On His word • On wholesome things (Philippians 4:8)

  7. Private Time With God II. How Do I Have Private Time with God? B. Engage in Prayer, Meditation & Praise. 3. Praise ... • Sing about His greatness • Praise Him in prayer • Make melody in your heart (James 5:13) Talk with God through Prayer Listen to Him by Thinking About His Word.

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