Spending time with God is one of the most parts of being a true follower of Jesus. But, so many people struggle with it. Hang with Joshua Knudsen for 10 days straight as he takes you through, why should, and how to do it. Let's go!
Day 1
Let's jump into day 1 of spending time with God. Why is it important? Look at these verses.
Psalm 16:11-
In God's presence is the fulness of joy. Time with God will produce joy in your life that only comes from being with Him.
Proverbs 13:20- You become like who you hang around. The job of a Christian is to allow the Holy Spirit to make them like Jesus. One of the best ways to do this is by spending time with.
Today, make a commitment to spend the next 9 days with God and let that just be the beginning to a new life with Jesus!
Day 2
Read James chapter 4.
What area of your life do you need to resist the temptation of the devil in? Is it giving in to lust, fear, depression, anger, unforgiveness?
You have begun the steps to drawing close to God. What else are you going to do to begin to take steps to get closer to Jesus?
As you do, remember, He's drawing close to you!
Day 3
Read Ephesians 3:17-19
As you grow closer to God, you will become more and more complete. You will know His love like never before!
How do we let our roots go down into His love?
How are you doing that?
Day 4
Read Jeremiah 29:13
God tells us that in order to find Him, we must look for Him with ALL OUR HEARTS.
How are you looking for God? Is it with all your heart?
What does that look like?
Day 5
Read Psalm 119:5-11
Reading the Bible is the most important way we connect with God and get to know Him.
Do you struggle to read your Bible?
Have you ever understood the value of reading your Bible?
Ask God to give you a desire and passion to read the Word.
Day 6
Reading your Bible is so important, but how do you understand it? Learn this acronym to help your get the most out of your time reading the Word of God.
The Acronym used is P.A.P.E.R.:
Pick a book
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand
Paraphrase what you read
Explain how it applies to your life and will make you
Respond in obedience
Day 7
Read Matthew 6:9-11
Day 8
Read Romans 10:17 and 1 Corinthians 2:10
A key to your relationship with God is hearing God’s voice.
Take time this week to practice hearing God's voice. Every day, try and take 5 minutes to be quiet and listen for God's voice.
Day 9
What do you think God's goal for every Christian is?
Read Romans 8:29.
This says God's goal for you and every Christian is to become like Jesus.
Ask God how you can become more like Jesus.
Day 10
Go to Philippians 2:12 for the last day of the challenge!
We are supposed to work hard to show the results of what we believe.
It doesn't earn God's love, but it does show that you really have been changed and are living to please God.
What are you DOING that shows you are a follower of Jesus?
Following God isn’t a sometimes thing or a short term commitment. It’s a lifetime of discovery, obedience, and love.
Congratulations on finishing your ten-day journey! This is just the beginning of your new life spending time with God every day, getting to know Him go deeper with Him than you ever have before!