Right about now you are thinking, "Wow! It would take me about three hours to do all that stuff!!" Well you could certainly invest three hours profitably in a Quiet Time (What a great idea! Why not try it some time!) But if you are just starting to develop this spiritual growth habit you would do well to begin with fifteen minutes a day. The key to success is to carve out some time each day and to maintain it consistently. It is much better to spend fifteen minutes a day, consistently, than to have a one hour "guilt trip" sporadically. Over time you will want to expand those minutes as God enables you. Here is a sample outline just to give some idea of how the time could be used. The Key to Success Now that you know how to use the Bible Reading Journal there is one more vital ingredient you need in order to succeed in developing and maintaining your daily Quiet Time with God: Make a Commitment! There are seven important steps to an effective commitment: Tag the Time The ideal is to meet with God at the same time in the same place every day. Choose a time when you will be alert and able to give your full attention. For many people this is usually early in the morning. For others late at night works best. There is no time more spiritual than another. Choose the time that works best for you.- Make sure