Sabbath School
Growing in a Relationship with God
How to Study The Bible
Seeking God Like Jesus Did
Jesus is our perfect example in every area of life, including personal devotion. If we want to grow spiritually, we should look closely at how He spent time with His Father.
Mark 1:35 says, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” This verse reveals something powerful: Jesus intentionally made time for prayer. He rose early, stepped away from distractions, and sought quiet communion with the Father. If the Son of God needed time alone in prayer, how much more do we?
Jesus did not wait until He “felt like it” or until His schedule cleared. He made prayer a priority. That challenges us today. Many people give God leftovers—tired moments at the end of the day, quick prayers in the car, or rushed Bible reading when convenient. But Jesus gave God the first part of His day.
1 Chronicles 16:11 says, “Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His face continually.” Seeking His face means more than asking for blessings—it means desiring His presence. It means wanting to know Him personally, listen to Him, worship Him, and depend on His strength daily.
Now ask yourself honestly: During the past week, how much time have you spent in prayer and Bible reading? Was it consistent? Was it rushed? Was it absent?
Your answer may reveal where your priorities truly are. We often say God is first, but our schedules expose what matters most. If social media, entertainment, work, or busyness have crowded out time with God, changes need to be made. Realignment may mean waking earlier, limiting distractions, turning off devices, or setting aside a fixed daily appointment with God.
Time with God does not happen by accident. It happens by decision.
Even fifteen focused minutes with God each morning can begin changing your heart. Over time, those moments become the foundation of strength, peace, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
Don’t settle for knowing about God when you can know Him personally.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Jesus as our perfect example. Forgive me for the times I have allowed distractions and busyness to take priority over time with You. Place in my heart a deeper hunger for Your presence. Help me seek Your face daily through prayer and Your Word. Give me discipline to make You first each day. Change my priorities so my life reflects my love for You. Draw me closer to You and fill me with Your strength, peace, and wisdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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