How can I spend time with God? The following acronym is a simple way to remember essential ways to use our time and draw near to God.

Thanksgiving

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 ESV).

            Psalm 100:4                                         2 Corinthians 2:14

            Colossians 3:15–17                             Hebrews 12:28

Inspiration

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God” (Colossians 3:16).

            John 14:23                               2 Timothy 3:16–17

            Hebrews 3:13                          Hebrews 10:24–25

Meditation

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Philippians 4:8).

            Romans 8:5–6                         Romans 12:2

            Psalm 19:14                             Psalm 119:15

Exercise

“Train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come” (1 Timothy 4:7b–8).
           
Romans 6:19                           1 Corinthians 6:18–20

Ephesians 2:10                        Philippians 1:20                                  

                [Contributed by Sheila Moon and supplemented by Scott Shifferd.]