In the first session of the Be Still series, we’ll explore the significance of a regular encounter with God.
Ch. 1 (Encounter), Ch. 2 (Distraction)
Welcome to the Be Still series. We hope that this resource will equip you and your community to explore how to grow and develop a daily quiet time with God.
Each session of the series is designed to take one hour but can easily be adapted for your group’s needs. We recommend allowing time at the beginning to chat and get to know one another, especially if your group is new.
Each session will include a general question to allow groups to talk about what impacted them most – feel free to allow this to shape the rest of your discussion and don’t worry if you don’t get through all the questions! However, if your group prefers to have multiple questions to work through, these are provided too.
We also recommend allowing time at the end for reflection and to pray for one another, especially as each session requires a little vulnerability.
5 mins
In the first session of the Be Still series, we’ll explore the significance of a regular encounter with God.
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth”. – Psalm 46:10
Begin the session by opening in prayer.
15 mins
Genesis 3:8-9, Psalm 46:10
• Quiet times are about encountering God
• Find a location for encounter and find a time for encounter
• “I don’t remember what I had for breakfast last Tuesday, but it was good for me.” – Brian
25 mins
Q. What did you find most helpful or most challenging in the video?
Q. Where is your ‘garden’: your specific place to meet with God? If you don’t have one, where could it be?
Q. Natalie, Hannah, Kwok and Brian shared different times of day that they encounter God. What time could you carve out for an intentional time of encounter?
Q. Do you think that it’s crucial for every Christian to set aside time every day to meet with God?
Q. What currently distracts you from spending time with God? Is there a way you could turn these distractions into a new way of praying?
Q. What practical things could you do to increase your eagerness to encounter God regularly?
15 mins
Finish your time together by closing in prayer or splitting into small groups to pray for one another’s specific needs.
This week, try setting a timer for five minutes every day to sit and be still in the presence of God.
Be Still: A Simple Guide to Quiet times, Brian Heasley
How to have a Quiet Time (PDF)
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www.24-7prayer.com/lectio365
