Every morning I wake up bright and early before the rest of the house to spend quiet time with Jesus. It’s my favorite time of day! Here are my top five tips to spending time with Jesus, and growing in relationship with Him!

1. Find a spot in your house that is cozy and quiet.
2. Get a good bible in the version that speaks most clearly to you. I like this one.
3. Buy a journal, and make it a goal to write down scriptures and other things God is speaking to you regularly. I like to start a new journal every year, which is so incredible to look back and see what God has done!
4. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the word of god to you! He is our helper, teacher, and our counselor, so He will always help us understand things we couldn’t know without His help.
5. Praise, worship, and be still and listen. I often put on a soft worship song during my time with the Lord and just begin to praise Him! As I sense His presence draw near, I get quiet and listen for His still small voice.

Because my walk with God is a relationship, I carry on talking to Him all throughout the day, and praise, read, and meditate on His promises as well! I don’t just isolate time with my Heavenly Father to the mornings, but I do find that starting my day with quite time is essential to my growing relationship. Just as we talk to our spouses all throughout the day, we also make special time to be alone with them which develops intimacy.

I hope these tips help move you into a morning routine with Jesus, or encourage you on your current journey! xo Katie