Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Spending Time With God…Intentionally

“In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone,” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭23‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Jesus was intentional and disciplined in seeking time with God, His Father. This practice was apparent to the apostles, and it needs to be a parent to us, that spending time with God should be intentional and regular. The first thing Adam and Eve did after disobeying God, was to hide themselves from God. if we intentionally distance ourselves from God, He does not abandon us. As he demonstrated with Adam and Eve, he seeks us out and waits for our response. God is a God of restoration and redemption. He has given us the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and prayer as gifts to open and include in our daily walk. He is always with us, and if we are intentional in our desire to be near Him, He is with us.