Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
Themes
Key Points
- 1.When we are too busy for God's Spirit, we are too busy to be sustained.
- 2.God wants us to put our time on the altar to receive His presence, while the enemy tries to get us to put God's presence on the altar to save time.
- 3.The 'First 15' practice involves giving God at least the first 15 minutes of your day whenever your day begins.
- 4.The compound effect shows that doing a little bit faithfully over time yields exponential spiritual results.
- 5.Consistency with a small amount of time produces greater fruit than sporadic intensity.
- 6.The first 15 minutes should include not only prayer, but also worship.
- 7.Worship shifts our heart and transforms our prayers when we enter God's presence before we speak to Him.
- 8.Praying without entering God's presence results in 'prayerless praying' and empty repetitions.
Sermon Moments
“When I'm too busy for His Spirit, I'm too busy to be sustained.”
“God wants us to put time on the altar so we can get the presence; the enemy wants us to put the presence on the altar so we can have time.”
“The Compound Effect: a little bit done faithfully over time yields exponential results.”
“If you have an hour to pray, spend 50 minutes worshiping because when you get in the presence, even your prayers change.”
“Praying without coming into His presence leads to prayerless praying and vain repetition.”
This Week
Remember This
Sow your time on the altar to receive God's presence, because consistency in worship and prayer transforms your spiritual life.
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