HITTING A HOME RUN WITH YOUR QUIET TIME BATTER UP HITTING A HOME RUN WITH YOUR QUIET TIME Video 1

QUIET TIME Time alone with God praying, reading His Word, and applying its truth to one’s life.

Batter’s Box I. __________ “Hitting the ball in play” (Joshua 1:1-7) II. _________ First Base “Getting a hit” (Joshua 1:8a) III. ___________ Second Base “Beating the throw” (Joshua 1:8b)

MEDITATE To focus one’s thoughts on; reflect on or ponder over.

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an exclamation mark next to the verses that declares a truth, promise or character trait of God. !

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an question mark next to the verses that you don’t understand and want to study or ask someone about the meaning. ?

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an arrow pointing up next to the verses that are encouraging to you.

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an arrow pointing down next to the verses that are pointing to something that you should avoid.

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write a star next to the verses that you really like or that speak to you.

IV. _________ Third Base “Rounding third and heading for home” (Joshua 1:8c)

To look at intently or to take note of, to give heed to. OBSERVE To look at intently or to take note of, to give heed to.

Five Questions to Ask to Help You Apply the Word of God: S.P.E.C.T. S - Is there a ___ for me to forsake? sin P - Is there a _______ for me to claim? promise E - Is there an _______ for me to follow? example C - Is there a ________ for me to obey? command T - Is there something for me to be _______ for? thankful

IV. _________ Third Base “Rounding third and heading for home” (Joshua 1:8c) V. __________ Home Plate “Scoring a run” (Joshua 1:8d)

Questions to Ask to Help You Make Application from Your Quiet Time What area in my life needs forgiveness? What area in my life needs improvement?

Questions to Ask to Help You Make Application from Your Quiet Time What area in my life am I experiencing God’s comfort? What area in my life am I experiencing victory?

Questions to Ask to Help You Make Application from Your Quiet Time What area in my life am I experiencing growth?

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an exclamation mark next to the verses that declares a truth, promise or character trait of God. !

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an question mark next to the verses that you don’t understand and want to study or ask someone about the meaning. ?

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an arrow pointing up next to the verses that are encouraging to you.

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write an arrow pointing down next to the verses that are pointing to something that you should avoid.

Practical Ideas for Getting the Most Out of Your Quiet Time Write a star next to the verses that you really like or that speak to you.

Five Questions to Ask to Help You Apply the Word of God: S.P.E.C.T. S - Is there a ___ for me to forsake? sin P - Is there a _______ for me to claim? promise E - Is there an _______ for me to follow? example C - Is there a ________ for me to obey? command T - Is there something for me to be _______ for? thankful

DON’T JUST KNOW THE WORD, OBEY THE WORD