Day Four

Time in Prayer - pgs 121-124

Realize
1. Read Matthew 14:23; Mark 1:35; and Luke 6:12; 9:28. Jesus had a habit of going off alone to pray. Why do you think prayer was such a priority for Jesus?

2. Read 1 Samuel 23:2,4 and Psalm 5:3. How is David's life an example of the importance of prayer?

Reflect
3. Do you have a daily habit of spending time alone with God, reading His Word and praying? If not, what usually gets in the way?

4. Think about a day when you tried to "run on your own steam." How did things go? In what ways is your life different when you spend time along talking with God?

Respond
5. How can you follow Jesus' example regarding time alone with God?

6. If you are struggling with having a regular quite time because of a busy schedule, then schedule it. Ask the Lord to lead you as to when is the best time for you. Write down a specific time each day that you will set aside for an appointment with God.

Prayer of the Day
Father, I want to cultivate a more intimate relationship with You. Please teach me to pray. Give me the desire and the discipline to spend time each day communicating with You. Amen.