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Spiritual time out

Spiritual time out

Hungry children. . lacking nourishment.

Hungry children. . lacking nourishment.

What would it look like if God took “spiritual pictures” of everyone in the

What would it look like if God took “spiritual pictures” of everyone in the world? Would we look like the hungry children?

Mary and Martha Worship and Serve (Luke 10: 3842)

Mary and Martha Worship and Serve (Luke 10: 3842)

Mary and Martha Worship and Serve (Luke 10: 3842) 38 Now it happened as

Mary and Martha Worship and Serve (Luke 10: 3842) 38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me. ” 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her. ”

What is spiritual time out?

What is spiritual time out?

What is spiritual time out? Spiritual time out is to take time away from

What is spiritual time out? Spiritual time out is to take time away from everyday earthly activities and spend it ‘alone with God’. [verse 39]

What is spiritual time out? Spiritual time out is to take time away from

What is spiritual time out? Spiritual time out is to take time away from everyday earthly activities and spend it ‘alone with God’. [verse 39] 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word.

Why do we need spiritual time out? It is essential for our spiritual growth

Why do we need spiritual time out? It is essential for our spiritual growth and good gifts from God

Why do we need spiritual time out? Maintains our inner peace and puts life’s

Why do we need spiritual time out? Maintains our inner peace and puts life’s pressures in perspective [verse 40 -41]

Why do we need spiritual time out? 40 But Martha was distracted with much

Why do we need spiritual time out? 40 But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me. ” 41 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.

Why do we need spiritual time out? Connect with heaven and God where He

Why do we need spiritual time out? Connect with heaven and God where He provides His wisdom for all of life’s decisions and answered prayers

Why do we need spiritual time out? It pleases God [verse 42]

Why do we need spiritual time out? It pleases God [verse 42]

Why do we need spiritual time out? 42 But one thing is needed, and

Why do we need spiritual time out? 42 But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her. ”

Why do we need spiritual time out? It makes us become like Christ

Why do we need spiritual time out? It makes us become like Christ

Why do we need spiritual time out? It is the key to successful living

Why do we need spiritual time out? It is the key to successful living and joy

How do I take spiritual time out?

How do I take spiritual time out?

How do I take spiritual time out? Select a specific time – don’t say

How do I take spiritual time out? Select a specific time – don’t say you will do it when you have free time

How do I take spiritual time out? Select a specific place

How do I take spiritual time out? Select a specific place

How do I take spiritual time out? (Mathew 6: 6) But you, when you

How do I take spiritual time out? (Mathew 6: 6) But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly

How do I take spiritual time out? Collect your resources – Bible, Pen and

How do I take spiritual time out? Collect your resources – Bible, Pen and Journal

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude 1. Reverence

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude 1. Reverence (Psalm 46: 10) Be still, and know that I am God

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude 1. Reverence

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude 1. Reverence 2. Expectancy

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude 1. Reverence

How do I take spiritual time out? Start with the right attitude 1. Reverence 2. Expectancy 3. Obedience

How do I take spiritual time out? (James 1: 22) But be doers of

How do I take spiritual time out? (James 1: 22) But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.

How do I take spiritual time out? Give at least 15 mins per day

How do I take spiritual time out? Give at least 15 mins per day for 5 days a week

Listen to the Psalmist David during his spiritual time out: “For God alone my

Listen to the Psalmist David during his spiritual time out: “For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from Him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. Trust in Him at all times O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us” (Psalm 62: 5 -7).