Short Time for God
We can make time for God in our busy lives and experience spiritual growth and renewal by drawing near to Him.
Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of drawing near to God, finding peace and joy in His presence, and sharing our cares, woes, and hopes with Him. She encourages making the most of even the smallest moments to love God, worship Him, and offer our lives to Him. Tileston reminds us that there is always time to seek God's smile and that turning our hearts towards Him sweetens and sanctifies all our actions.
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It is good for me to draw near to God.
PSALMS 73:28
AND the sea of care grows still
In the shining of Thy smile;
And Thy love's all-quickening ray
Chases night and pain away,
That my heart grows light the while.
WOLFGANG CHRISTOPH DESSLER
IF we believe that God is always at hand, always ready to hear, surely we should take delight in telling Him all our little cares, and woes, and hopes, as they flit by.
H. L. SEDNEY LEAR
If you have not much time at your disposal, do not fail to profit by the smallest portions of time which remain to you. We do not need much time in order to love God, to renew ourselves in His Presence, to lift up our hearts towards Him, to worship Him in the depths of our hearts, to offer Him what we do and what we suffer.
FRANCOIS DE LA MOTHE FÉNELON
There is always time to look up to Him for His smile.
F. B. MEYER
These frequent looks of the heart exceedingly sweeten and sanctify our other employments, and diffuse somewhat of heaven through all our actions.
ROBERT LEIGHTON
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Drawing Near to God
- Psalm 73:28 as a reminder of God's presence
- The benefits of drawing near to God
Key Quotes
“It is good for me to draw near to God.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“And Thy love's all-quickening ray Chases night and pain away, That my heart grows light the while.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“These frequent looks of the heart exceedingly sweeten and sanctify our other employments, and diffuse somewhat of heaven through all our actions.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Make time for God in your busy schedule by taking small moments to draw near to Him.
- Drawing near to God can sweeten and sanctify your daily activities and bring heaven into your life.
- Look up to God for His smile and presence, even in the midst of challenges and difficulties.