Definition and Importance:
Time with God refers to the intentional practice of dedicating moments in one's daily life to engage in prayer, meditation, and study of the Scriptures. This practice is foundational for cultivating a personal relationship with God, seeking His guidance, and growing in spiritual maturity. The Bible emphasizes the importance of spending time with God as a means to draw near to Him and to align one's life with His will.

Biblical Basis:
The Scriptures provide numerous examples and exhortations regarding the importance of spending time with God. In the Old Testament, we see figures like Moses, who would meet with God in the tent of meeting (Exodus 33:7-11), and David, who expressed his longing for God's presence in the Psalms: "One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple" (Psalm 27:4).

In the New Testament, Jesus Himself exemplified the practice of spending time with God. Despite His busy ministry, He often withdrew to solitary places to pray (Luke 5:16). He taught His disciples the importance of abiding in Him, as seen in John 15:4: "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me" .

Practices and Methods:
1. Prayer: Prayer is a primary means of communication with God. It involves both speaking to God and listening for His voice. The Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13) serves as a model for how believers can structure their prayers, focusing on adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication.

2. Scripture Reading and Meditation: Engaging with the Word of God is essential for understanding His character and will. Psalm 1:2 highlights the blessedness of meditating on God's law: "But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night" . Regular reading and meditation on Scripture help believers internalize God's truths and apply them to their lives.

3. Worship: Worship is an expression of reverence and adoration for God. It can be practiced individually or corporately and includes singing, praising, and reflecting on God's attributes. Worship aligns the heart with God's majesty and goodness, as seen in Psalm 95:6: "O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker" .

4. Silence and Solitude: Taking time to be still before God allows believers to hear His voice more clearly. Psalm 46:10 encourages this practice: "Be still and know that I am God" . Silence and solitude provide an opportunity to reflect on God's presence and to seek His guidance without distractions.

Benefits:
Spending time with God yields numerous spiritual benefits. It fosters a deeper relationship with Him, increases spiritual discernment, and provides strength and peace in times of trouble. Isaiah 40:31 promises renewal for those who wait on the Lord: "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint" .

Challenges and Encouragement:
While the practice of spending time with God is vital, it can be challenged by the busyness and distractions of daily life. Believers are encouraged to prioritize their relationship with God, as seen in Matthew 6:33: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you" . By setting aside dedicated time for God, believers can overcome these challenges and experience the fullness of life in Christ.James 4:8
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded.
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2 Peter 3:8
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
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Psalm 119:89
For ever, O LORD, your word is settled in heaven.
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Philippians 4:6
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
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5550. chronos -- time
... 5550 -- (in general), especially viewed (a " of moments"); in in the , sovereignly
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... 2 Thes 1:11: "To this end (glorification) – indeed each time we pray about () you
for the purpose () of our God counting you worthy of the call – even that ...
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2107. eudokia -- good pleasure
... 1:10], indeed each time we pray about () you -- for the purpose () that our God
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1344. dikaioo -- to show to be righteous, declare righteous
... Moreover, they are (1344 , "made right, righteous") by God's grace each time
they receive (obey) faith (4102 ), ie "God's inwrought " (cf. ...
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365. ananeoo -- to renew
... 365/ ("make new in relation to time") is only used in Eph 4:23. Here believers are
reminded of God's continuous offer to bring new strides in their ...
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4005. pentekoste -- fiftieth, Pentecost, the second of the three ...
... the festival of -- a festival celebrated at the end of the barley harvest.
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3929. paresis -- a letting go
... absolutely , sacrifice of Christ -- "retroactively applied" to them in God's , plan.
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3962. pater -- a father
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4266. proginomai -- to happen before
... because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins (4266 ); 26 for the
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2117. euthus -- straight, straightway
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What is Said of God in Time, is Said Relatively, not Accidentally.
... For if a lord also is not so called unless when he begins to have a slave, that
appellation likewise is relative and in time to God; for the creature is not ...
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At the Same Time God Spoke to Abraham, and Promised that his Seed ...
... The Sacred History Of Sulpitius Severus. Book I. Chapter VI. At the same time
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At what Time the Promise of God was Fulfilled Concerning the Land ...
... Book XVII. Chapter 2."At What Time the Promise of God Was Fulfilled Concerning
the Land of Canaan, Which Even Carnal Israel Got in Possession. ...
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That Before his Birth in Time Christ was Always Called God by the ...
... Book V. Chapter V. That before His birth in time Christ was always called
God by the prophets. He it is then of whom the Prophet ...
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Whether those who See the Essence of God See all they See in it at ...
... viii, 22,23), "God moves the spiritual creature according to time""-ie by intelligence
and affection. But the spiritual creature is the angel who sees God. ...
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Can it at any Time or Place be Unjust to Love God with all His...
... Book III Chapter VIII Can it at any time or place be unjust to love God
with all his? Can it at any time or place be unjust to ...
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Of the Time of the Migration of Abraham, When, According to the ...
... Book XVI. Chapter 15."Of the Time of the Migration of Abraham, When, According
to the Commandment of God, He Went Out from Haran. ...
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The Practice of Piety in Glorifying God in the Time of Sickness ...
... THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. THE PRACTICE OF PIETY IN GLORIFYING GOD IN THE TIME
OF SICKNESS, AND WHEN THOU ART CALLED TO DIE IN THE LORD. ...
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The Epistle to the Colossians Time the Criterion of Truth and ...
... Chapter XIX."The Epistle to the Colossians Time the Criterion of Truth and Heresy.
Application of the Canon. The Image of the Invisible God Explained. ...
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That God's Love is to be Mingled with Ilk Time and Deed nor Fails ...
... At every morsel of meat and draught of drink we ought to praise God, and in time
of our meat taking and the space betwixt morsels to yield Him praising with ...
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