Peaceful Time
Mary Wilder Tileston's sermon 'Peaceful Time' emphasizes the importance of making prayer a habit and prioritizing it in our lives to experience the joy of communion with God.
Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of prayer as a habit that deepens our connection with God, bringing peace, joy, and a sense of His presence. She encourages setting aside dedicated time for intimate communion with God, where we can express our love, adoration, and gratitude in silence and reverence. By prioritizing these moments of prayer, we can experience a profound sense of satisfaction, peace, and closeness to the great King.
Text
Rejoice the soul of Thy servant; for unto Thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
--PSALMS 86:4
AH, dearest Lord! to feel that Thou art near,
Brings deepest peace, and hushes every fear;
To see Thy smile, to hear Thy gracious voice,
Makes soul and body inwardly rejoice
With praise and thanks!
--CHRISTIAN GREGOR
PRAYER is a habit; and the more we pray the better we shall pray. Sometimes to go to be alone with God and Christ in the fellowship of the Spirit, just for the joy and blessedness of it; to open, with reverent yet eager hands, the door into the presence chamber of the great King, and then to fall down before Him, it may be, in silent adoration; our very attitude an act of homage, our merely being there, through the motive that prompts it, being the testimony of our soul's love; to have our set day-hours of close communion, with which no other friends shall interfere, and which no other occupations may interrupt; to which we learn to look forward with a living gladness; on which we look back with satisfaction and peace; this indeed is prayer.
--ANTHONY W. THOROLD
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Prayer
- The Joy of Communion with God
- The Value of Set Prayer Times
- Prioritizing prayer in our schedules
- Learning to look forward to prayer time
Key Quotes
“To see Thy smile, to hear Thy gracious voice, Makes soul and body inwardly rejoice With praise and thanks!” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“To go to be alone with God and Christ in the fellowship of the Spirit, just for the joy and blessedness of it;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Make prayer a regular habit in your life to experience the benefits of a deeper relationship with God.
- Prioritize your prayer time and approach it with reverence and eagerness to make it a more meaningful experience.
- Learn to look forward to your prayer time with gladness and make it a non-negotiable part of your daily schedule.