to give at least 15 minutes. Prepare the Place Decide ahead of time where you will have your Quiet Time. Try to choose a place where you will be comfortable (but not too comfortable!) and have a minimum of distractions. Determine the Date Decide when you are going to start you knew spiritual growth habit and commit to doing it daily for at least six weeks (it takes at least that long to begin to establish a habit), preferably one year. Pick the Plan Don't wait until you sit down to have your quiet time before you start to think about where you will read in the Bible. Determine ahead of time whether you will follow the One-Year or Three-Year Bible Reading Plans or whether you will develop your own plan. Then stick with the plan! Provide the Partner Accountability is one of the most critical steps in developing your Quiet Time! Share your commitment to God with someone (preferably not a spouse) who will agree to look at you Bible Reading Journal on at least a weekly basis. The purpose of this vital step is not to load you down with someone else's desires, but rather, to help you succeed in following through on the goals and action plans you have set for yourself before God. It is not necessary for this person to read all you most intimate thoughts--it is enough that they see that you are consistently using the Journal pages. Fill out the Form It is