How much time do you spend in fellowship with God every day?

[jacko]

Let’s say reading the Bible counts and praying. Let’s for this discussion exclude, listening to Christian or praise music.

 

[jacko]

Watching YouTube videos on God doesn’t count. =) or chatting in Christian forums,

 

[Cameron143]

What do you mean by fellowship? Would anytime you have God in your consciousness count?

 

[homwardbound]

Let’s say reading the Bible counts and praying. Let’s for this discussion exclude, listening to Christian or praise music.

Sit still, drown out all the noises of this world out around you. be still, continue to and one hears from God in themselves telling you, as God leaves no one out. it is the noises of this world we are in that drown out the hearing from God in us, at least me, in love and mercy to us all to respond to in thanksgiving and praise, seeing wha tis done by Son for us as in Psalm 103:12, Ezekiel 36:26 amazing
Thank You Father Thank you a million times over and over and over and over again and again
We might see what he came here to earth for to do, for us all to be free in love and mercy as given us first by God through Son for us all
Matthew 5:17, John 19:30, John 1:29, Hebrews 9:14-17

 

[jacko]

What do you mean by fellowship? Would anytime you have God in your consciousness count?

For this discussion, bible study or prayer.

 

[Cameron143]

For this discussion, bible study or prayer.

I just ask because we are always to be in prayer, but you seem to be speaking of times set aside to specifically pray in isolation.

 

[Pilgrimshope]

Let’s say reading the Bible counts and praying. Let’s for this discussion exclude, listening to Christian or praise music.

I’d say the fellowship with god is found in discipleship and should be constant goal.

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:12‬ ‭

“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭1:5-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people. My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭51:4-5‬ ‭KJV‬‬


“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3:19-21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth) proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:8-17‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
‭‭John‬ ‭7:16-17‬ ‭KJV‬‬



“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:31-32‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
‭‭John‬ ‭18:37‬ ‭

It’s sort of the whole idea of Christianity that God is always with us so our goal is to constantly walk as if he’s with us and fellowship with him continually

“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:19-20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

as we walk in light of the gospel learning from Jesus we are fellowshipping and then as we apply those things to our lives we are walking in that light with him and have a constant fellowship

 

[jacko]

I’d say the fellowship with god is found in discipleship and should be constant goal.

“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:12‬ ‭

“This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.

If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:

but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭1:5-10‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people. My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust.”
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭51:4-5‬ ‭KJV‬‬


“And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”
‭‭John‬ ‭3:19-21‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth) proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭5:8-17‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.”
‭‭John‬ ‭7:16-17‬ ‭KJV‬‬



“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
‭‭John‬ ‭8:31-32‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.”
‭‭John‬ ‭18:37‬ ‭

It’s sort of the whole idea of Christianity that God is always with us so our goal is to constantly walk as if he’s with us and fellowship with him continually

“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.”
‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:19-20‬ ‭KJV‬‬

as we walk in light of the gospel learning from Jesus we are fellowshipping and then as we apply those things to our lives we are walking in that light with him and have a constant fellowship

so how much time are you putting in?

 

[jacko]

What do you mean by fellowship? Would anytime you have God in your consciousness count?

Again, for the purpose of this discussion, let’s quantify it by saying a dedicated time set apart through prayer or Bible study

 

[Karlon]

2 to 3 hours on the average.

 

[jacko]

2 to 3 hours on the average.

wow, a clear answer without 10 lines of scripture on this or that. Thank you

 

[Eli1]

Let’s say reading the Bible counts and praying. Let’s for this discussion exclude, listening to Christian or praise music.

Watching YouTube videos on God doesn’t count. =) or chatting in Christian forums,

I see this question come up a few times in this forum and i should probably save my answer somewhere too.

Time spent with God is a daily affair which starts from the moment you wake up.
You say Thank you for raising me again.
Then you have breakfast, and you say thank you again for the meal.
Then you drive and fill up the gas and you say thank you again.
Then you go to work and ask God to bless your day.
Then you have lunch with friends and you say thank you again for the food and friendship.
Then you come home and you say thank you again for seeing my family.
Then when you do any fun things like listening to music, going out for a dinner etc, you say Thank you again.
Then when you go to sleep you say Thank you again and ask God to have mercy on your soul.

I'm leaving out a LOT of other details, but God is part of my life, it's not an appointment that i put on my calendar.
I am grateful and thankful for all the blessings He has given me and i'm in constant gratitude for as long as i'm alive.
Every moment God is in my mind and i make the sign of the cross many times throughout the day.

God bless you as well.

 

[jacko]

I see this question come up a few times in this forum and i should probably save my answer somewhere too.

Time spent with God is a daily affair which starts from the moment you wake up.
You say Thank you for raising me again.
Then you have breakfast, and you say thank you again for the meal.
Then you drive and fill up the gas and you say thank you again.
Then you go to work and ask God to bless your day.
Then you have lunch with friends and you say thank you again for the food and friendship.
Then you come home and you say thank you again for seeing my family.
Then when you do any fun things like listening to music, going out for a dinner etc, you say Thank you again.
Then when you go to sleep you say Thank you again and ask God to have mercy on your soul.

I'm leaving out a LOT of other details, but God is part of my life, it's not an appointment that i put on my calendar.
I am grateful and thankful for all the blessings He has given me and i'm in constant gratitude for as long as i'm alive.
Every moment God is in my mind and i make the sign of the cross many times throughout the day.

God bless you as well.

You can do all of the above and have dedicated time to study the Bible and HIS dedicated personal time. so I’m curious as to what people are putting in.

 

[Eli1]

You can do all of the above and have dedicated time to study the Bible and HIS dedicated personal time. so I’m curious as to what people are putting in.

Do what the heart tells you to do and things are revealed to you after prayers which should be constant too.
Everyone has a different journey and we don't come uniform from the factory with one protocol.

 

[jacko]

Per chatGPT

The amount of time the average Christian spends in Bible reading or prayer varies significantly based on individual commitment, denomination, and life circumstances. However, surveys and studies offer some insights:

1. Bible Reading: A 2021 survey by the American Bible Society found that around 11% of Americans read the Bible daily, with many others reading it a few times a week. On average, those who do read the Bible daily might spend between 10 to 30 minutes per session.
2. Prayer: According to a Pew Research Center study, 68% of Christians in the U.S. say they pray daily. However, the duration varies widely, with many people spending anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes in prayer daily. Some, particularly more devout individuals, might pray for an hour or more.

In general, committed Christians might spend anywhere from 10 to 60 minutes each day in Bible reading and prayer combined, though this can vary depending on personal habits and spiritual discipline.

 

[jacko]

Do what the heart tells you to do and things are revealed to you after prayers which should be constant too.
Everyone has a different journey and we don't come uniform from the factory with one protocol.

Of course…. This is a chat forum.. so we are chatting

 

[jacko]

Like if this was a weightlifting forum, I would say how many times do you train your arms per week?… lol

 

[p_rehbein]

Let’s say reading the Bible counts and praying. Let’s for this discussion exclude, listening to Christian or praise music.

As much as possible.

 

[homwardbound]

Let’s say reading the Bible counts and praying. Let’s for this discussion exclude, listening to Christian or praise music.

Fellowship is a relationship between God Father and me personally, thanks to the done work in the risen Son Jesus for me. It is daily, 24/7, learning this truth willingly
Not that I got it, "I" do not got it, God does, in Son for us the people to see why the death happened first, why that had to be done first.
Then the risen Jesus for us to be given that and be new in God Father's Spirit and Truth, the Holy Spirit to me, it has been a long walk here on earth off a short pier, to learn from mistakes made, still learning daily, to stand in the present second, which is the present from God to us all to stand there in that which stays a gift to me. God gets all the credit in righteousness forever even as Son did the same all his life here on earth first, all credit to Father

 

[tourist]

I talk to God all day long as if in a conversation.