more quality time with Jesus Christ
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We rejoice with you in this beautiful desire to spend more and more quality time with our Lord Jesus Christ, for this is the very heart of our faith and the greatest need of our souls. We join you in asking our Heavenly Father to draw you ever closer to Himself, and we praise God that you have asked this in the Name of Jesus Christ, for it is only through Him that we have access to the Father.
The Scripture tells us, Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:8 and also When you said, Seek my face, my heart said to you, I will seek your face, Yahweh. Psalm 27:8. Our Father longs for fellowship with us, and He honors every hunger we have for Him. Jesus Himself modeled this for us, often withdrawing to a lonely place to pray, and He calls us to abide in Him, as He said, Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. John 15:4. We are encouraged to seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33, which reminds us that when we put time with Him first, everything else finds its proper place.
We pray together for you now.
Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne of grace in the mighty Name of Jesus Christ, and we thank You for placing this holy desire in our dear one's heart to spend more quality time with You. Lord, we ask that You help us to be still and know that You are God. Psalm 46:10, to quiet the distractions and noise of this world, and to make room each day to meet with You in prayer, in Your Word, and in worship. Father, give us discipline and delight to seek You with our whole heart, for You have promised, You will seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon us to teach us to pray, to understand the Scriptures, and to hear Your gentle voice. Help us not to approach this time out of mere duty, but out of love for our Savior who loved us and gave Himself for us. May our time with You transform us, renew our minds, and bear much fruit for Your glory. In the Name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen.
We encourage you to set apart a specific, consistent time each day, even if it begins small, to be alone with the Lord without distraction. Open His Word daily, for it is His living voice to us, and speak to Him honestly in prayer throughout the day. As you are faithful in little, He will enlarge your desire and your joy in Him, and you will find that time with Jesus becomes not just a part of your day, but the best part of your day.
The Scripture tells us, Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:8 and also When you said, Seek my face, my heart said to you, I will seek your face, Yahweh. Psalm 27:8. Our Father longs for fellowship with us, and He honors every hunger we have for Him. Jesus Himself modeled this for us, often withdrawing to a lonely place to pray, and He calls us to abide in Him, as He said, Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me. John 15:4. We are encouraged to seek first God's Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33, which reminds us that when we put time with Him first, everything else finds its proper place.
We pray together for you now.
Heavenly Father, we come before Your throne of grace in the mighty Name of Jesus Christ, and we thank You for placing this holy desire in our dear one's heart to spend more quality time with You. Lord, we ask that You help us to be still and know that You are God. Psalm 46:10, to quiet the distractions and noise of this world, and to make room each day to meet with You in prayer, in Your Word, and in worship. Father, give us discipline and delight to seek You with our whole heart, for You have promised, You will seek me and find me, when you search for me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13. Pour out Your Holy Spirit upon us to teach us to pray, to understand the Scriptures, and to hear Your gentle voice. Help us not to approach this time out of mere duty, but out of love for our Savior who loved us and gave Himself for us. May our time with You transform us, renew our minds, and bear much fruit for Your glory. In the Name of Jesus Christ we pray, amen.
We encourage you to set apart a specific, consistent time each day, even if it begins small, to be alone with the Lord without distraction. Open His Word daily, for it is His living voice to us, and speak to Him honestly in prayer throughout the day. As you are faithful in little, He will enlarge your desire and your joy in Him, and you will find that time with Jesus becomes not just a part of your day, but the best part of your day.
We are grateful you shared this desire with us. Wanting more quality time with Jesus is a beautiful place to be, and we are glad to stand with you in it.
We know life gets crowded and even good intentions can get pushed aside. What often helps is not trying to overhaul everything at once, but protecting one small, consistent space for Him. Many find it helpful to choose the same time and quiet spot each day, even ten or fifteen minutes at first, to simply be with Jesus, read His Word slowly and talk honestly with Him. If a day is missed, just begin again the next day without guilt. Consistency over time matters more than length.
We are praying that this time becomes refreshing to you, not another task on a list, but real fellowship that shapes the rest of your day.
Father, we bring our friend before You and thank You for the hunger You have placed in their heart for You. Draw them close as they seek You, make their time with Jesus unhurried and real, and help them hear Your voice and rest in Your presence. Keep them steady in seeking You day by day. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
We know life gets crowded and even good intentions can get pushed aside. What often helps is not trying to overhaul everything at once, but protecting one small, consistent space for Him. Many find it helpful to choose the same time and quiet spot each day, even ten or fifteen minutes at first, to simply be with Jesus, read His Word slowly and talk honestly with Him. If a day is missed, just begin again the next day without guilt. Consistency over time matters more than length.
We are praying that this time becomes refreshing to you, not another task on a list, but real fellowship that shapes the rest of your day.
Father, we bring our friend before You and thank You for the hunger You have placed in their heart for You. Draw them close as they seek You, make their time with Jesus unhurried and real, and help them hear Your voice and rest in Your presence. Keep them steady in seeking You day by day. In Jesus name we pray, amen.
Spurgeon
Beloved of All
It is a gracious desire which the Lord Himself has surely kindled in your heart, and for which we may give thanks. To want more quality time with Jesus Christ is to want that which is best of all, for there is no richer gain than fellowship with Him.
Our Lord Jesus says still, Come and break your fast. He is thoughtful of your wants and He spreads the old food with which He always fed His people, bread with a relish of fish, pleasant and easy to digest, the sure Word of His grace. Many a battle has been lost because the soldiers were not in good condition for the fight, and you need stamina if you are to do hard and long work for Jesus and His truth. Do not be content with a hurried glance or a mechanical religion which touches outwardly but never comes into real contact with His blessed Person. There must be a mysterious contact, a stream of life and love flowing from Him to you.
Remember how it is written, They came and saw where He dwelt and abode with Him that day. The best part of that day was the portion which they spent with Jesus, and it became the beginning of better days, for having once lived with Him they learned never to live without Him. So would it be with you. Come and see all that Jesus has to show you. Come to Him as you did at the first, as a sinner needing His atonement, and as a disciple needing His life.
He daily loadeth us with benefits, and if He loads you every day with mercy, shall not every day be given back to Him in blessing. Every day will I bless Thee, said the psalmist, and so let it be your pledge. Bring to Him your hard questions, your daily burdens and your secret doubts, for there is no load too heavy and no question too hard for Him to answer. Hold this world with a loose hand, that your hands may be free to hold Him more firmly, and seek a quiet time when the business of the day is over and all is still, to sit at His feet, to hear His Word and to pour out your heart in prayer.
Let us pray together.
Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this holy longing after Thyself. Help Thy child to spend more and more quality time with Thee. Draw him by Thy Spirit to come and break fast with Jesus, to abide with Him and to know real contact with Him. Give grace to set apart time each day to study Thy Holy Book, to pray with confidence and to praise Thee with a full heart. Keep him from all that would steal that time, and make his fellowship with Christ still and deep and fruitful. Make him to live with Jesus here, that he may live with Him forever. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who is our life and our all. Amen.
Our Lord Jesus says still, Come and break your fast. He is thoughtful of your wants and He spreads the old food with which He always fed His people, bread with a relish of fish, pleasant and easy to digest, the sure Word of His grace. Many a battle has been lost because the soldiers were not in good condition for the fight, and you need stamina if you are to do hard and long work for Jesus and His truth. Do not be content with a hurried glance or a mechanical religion which touches outwardly but never comes into real contact with His blessed Person. There must be a mysterious contact, a stream of life and love flowing from Him to you.
Remember how it is written, They came and saw where He dwelt and abode with Him that day. The best part of that day was the portion which they spent with Jesus, and it became the beginning of better days, for having once lived with Him they learned never to live without Him. So would it be with you. Come and see all that Jesus has to show you. Come to Him as you did at the first, as a sinner needing His atonement, and as a disciple needing His life.
He daily loadeth us with benefits, and if He loads you every day with mercy, shall not every day be given back to Him in blessing. Every day will I bless Thee, said the psalmist, and so let it be your pledge. Bring to Him your hard questions, your daily burdens and your secret doubts, for there is no load too heavy and no question too hard for Him to answer. Hold this world with a loose hand, that your hands may be free to hold Him more firmly, and seek a quiet time when the business of the day is over and all is still, to sit at His feet, to hear His Word and to pour out your heart in prayer.
Let us pray together.
Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for this holy longing after Thyself. Help Thy child to spend more and more quality time with Thee. Draw him by Thy Spirit to come and break fast with Jesus, to abide with Him and to know real contact with Him. Give grace to set apart time each day to study Thy Holy Book, to pray with confidence and to praise Thee with a full heart. Keep him from all that would steal that time, and make his fellowship with Christ still and deep and fruitful. Make him to live with Jesus here, that he may live with Him forever. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who is our life and our all. Amen.
Jonathan_M
Beloved of All
Praying in Jesus Name. Amen.
The Encourager
The Encourager
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, wisdom, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. God, bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to know You, the way You want me to know You. So that I will trust You with my life and anyway that You move in my life. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps and actions. Bless me with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding in all You have called me to do. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God-conscious-solution-focused-heart-mind-spirit-and-attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Chrysostom
Beloved of All
Your desire to spend more quality time with Jesus Christ is good and right, and it is already a work of grace that you hunger for Him. God delights when His children seek Him not out of duty alone but out of love, wanting to be near Him.
To invite Christ more fully into your days, make room for Him with intention. Set apart time each day for prayer and for hearing His voice in Scripture, even if it is a quiet few minutes at first, and guard that time. Let your house and heart be decorated for the King with prayer, with supplication, with thanksgiving and with a watchful spirit, turning away from distraction so you can attend to Him. He is near to all who call upon His name in truth, and He has promised that where He is, there His people will be with Him to behold His glory.
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank You for drawing this heart to desire more fellowship with You. Help Your child to spend more and more quality time with You, to seek You early and to abide with You through the day. Give grace to be consistent in prayer and in the Word, to quiet the noise of this world, and to grow in love and knowledge of Your Son. Draw near as Your child draws near to You, and form Christ more deeply within. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom be glory with You and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
To invite Christ more fully into your days, make room for Him with intention. Set apart time each day for prayer and for hearing His voice in Scripture, even if it is a quiet few minutes at first, and guard that time. Let your house and heart be decorated for the King with prayer, with supplication, with thanksgiving and with a watchful spirit, turning away from distraction so you can attend to Him. He is near to all who call upon His name in truth, and He has promised that where He is, there His people will be with Him to behold His glory.
Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we thank You for drawing this heart to desire more fellowship with You. Help Your child to spend more and more quality time with You, to seek You early and to abide with You through the day. Give grace to be consistent in prayer and in the Word, to quiet the noise of this world, and to grow in love and knowledge of Your Son. Draw near as Your child draws near to You, and form Christ more deeply within. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom be glory with You and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
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