Meaningful Time with God- Inspired or Retired?

In this episode Janet Schalk stops by to discuss the importance and the power of meaningful time with God. She discusses the amazing opportunity we have each day to collaborate with God on eternity! Prayer and Bible Study change us- they also give us knowledge and inspiration to grow and also to help those around us. Listen today to hear Janet's personal journey and also get some great practicals to apply in your own walk with God. About the Speaker:Janet Schalk became a Christian as a Freshman in college at the age of 18 and has been a disciple for 39 years. She has been a part of the Youth & Family Ministry, Campus, Singles, Marrieds and now Empty Nester Ministry. She has been a Bible Talk leader most of those 30 years, and has a deep love and appreciation for God’s Word and His Kingdom. Janet has been married for 30 years and has two daughters, aged 22 and 25 years old. She has worked for the San Diego Church of Christ for twelve years doing accounting and human resources, and has also worked in Real Estate Lending and Accounting. Janet has a degree in Finance from San Diego State University.Episode Notes: "My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.  When can I go and meet with God?" Psalm 42:2What is a Quiet Time, Why is it Important? What makes up a “good” quiet time?  How do we have one?The WHYWe often don’t realize that a Quiet Time can be the most exciting and revitalizing time of our day!  Quiet Times Work!  Prayer and Bible Study change us, and give us knowledge and inspiration to grow and also to help others.  We get to collaborate with God on eternity!Our love for God is often suppressed.  Ecclesiastes 3:11  God places a longing for Him within us. The best place for emotions:  in our time with God!WHAT makes our time with God special or meaningful?1) Knowing it is a dynamic and ever-changing relationship - Full of variety2) No place for self-condemnation or pride3) Time of gratitude - A longing fulfilledWHAT will a Quiet Time look like?1) Bible and Prayer2) Singing, Meditating and Listening!3) Times of Lament4) Writing of songs or psalms, poetry or proverbsGod WANTS to spend time with you! Matthew 1:23  Immanuel – God with us!·       John 14:15-21  He wants to make His home with us!  ·       Matthew 28:18-20 He promises to be with us to the end of the age!Learn to APPLY the Bible through Inductive Bible Study which involves thought-provoking questions which consist of three components:ObservationInterpretationApplicationA Quiet Time is a time of “Renewing our Minds” so we can be transformed by the Spirit of God.  Romans 12:2  And not by listening to just “the latest ideas”  Acts 17:21Who do we want to be shaped by? Knowing God versus knowing about God.PRACTICALSFirst, I recommend keeping a special notebook of what you are learning each day.  1) When you are reading a book or passage in the Bible, ask yourself OBSERVATION questions.  Observation questions help us understand the content of a passage by asking about the facts:  Who, what, when, where and how.  2) INTERPRETATION questions delve into the meaning of the passage.  When we interpret, we seek to understand the facts discovered through observation.   3) Support the showThank you so much for supporting the show. Check out our website or follow us Instagram!