Guilt-Free Quiet Times

7 Myths about Your Devotional Time with God

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Pub Date Oct 01 2024 | Archive Date Not set

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Between your work and home obligations, having a daily quiet time with God often feels like another unattainable goal. With refreshing humor and heartwarming honesty, Emily Ryan debunks the myths of what qualifies as “quiet time” and provides new ways for you to connect with God that take into account your everyday commitments. Start enjoying the Father’s presence as you experiment with “Guilt-Free Ideas for More” at the end of each chapter.
 

Between your work and home obligations, having a daily quiet time with God often feels like another unattainable goal. With refreshing humor and heartwarming honesty, Emily Ryan debunks the myths of...


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"From the time I picked up Guilt-Free Quiet Times, I was unable to put it down. Every single page is now highlighted with ‘wow’ as I found the book powerful and true. Fun to read and right to the point, every page is power-packed with wisdom!" —Christine Abraham, founder of Bible Cafe

"Finally, there is a book that helps us understand that we don’t need to feel shame about our crazy lives and the way we seek God in real-life moments. Emily Ryan’s Guilt-Free Quiet Times is the bondage-breaking book that women need! If you have ever felt that pit in your stomach about being inconsistent or bewildered about having time with the Lord, get ready to find freedom from the myths that have been holding you back." —Amber Lia, devoted quiet time momma of four sons and best-selling author

"Like St. George valiantly slaying the dragon, Emily Ryan confronts the destructive myths that keep many of us from having the personal time with the Lord that we desire. Guilt-Free Quiet Times will help you seek the Lord in your own way, in your own time. Read it more than once. Buy copies for your friends. I already know what I’ll be giving as Christmas gifts this year!" —Shirley Raye Redmond, author of Courageous World Changers, winner of the 2021 Christianity Today Book Award

"For every myth we believe about spending time with God, Emily E. Ryan weaves biblical truths, personal testimonies, practical applications, and reflections to help us reframe our narratives about ‘quiet time.’ She skillfully balances laugh-out-loud humor with revelatory aha moments when comparing our picture of quiet time to the truth of where, when, and how God meets His children." —Casey Hilty, speaker and author of Her Children Arise

"As someone who continues to recover from a legalistic background, I found this book refreshing in its biblical approach to exposing myths that often hinder our desire to spend time with God. If you’re ready to unlock the chains of guilt, shame, and the constant feeling of failure and enjoy your time with God again, Guilt-Free Quiet Times will take you by the hand and walk with you toward the freedom that is yours in Christ Jesus." —Cathy Baker, founder of Creative Pauses

"Emily Ryan’s words step into our traditional quiet time stories like a gentle midwife, leading us out of the land of expectations into the fullness of life Jesus set us free to enjoy. If I had to choose one book to gift to a new believer or a worn-out saint, I’d pick Guilt-Free Quiet Times." —Janet Newberry, author, speaker, podcaster, and consultant

"Prepare to have God get your attention in an unexpected, personal way. I’m nearing my eighth decade and little surprises me any longer. This book did. I’ve read through the Bible every year for ages, but there were fresh insights in this small treasure of a volume. This is a book to savor and to share." —Shirley E. Leonard, author of With Each Passing Moment

"From the time I picked up Guilt-Free Quiet Times, I was unable to put it down. Every single page is now highlighted with ‘wow’ as I found the book powerful and true. Fun to read and right to the...


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As a Mom of four, I have a heard time finding a moment. This book was just so good! I loved the advice and the ways it recommends to have that time with God.

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I am so thankful that this book exists! As a youth pastors wife, spending time with the Lord is a topic we consistently teach and discuss with our students. Many of them believe the myths addressed in this book. I myself believed most of them until just a few years ago. I especially love that this book is practical, simple, and concise. My only critique is that I didn’t care for the “Real Women, Real Stories” section. I didn’t find it helpful or necessary.

I will definitely be referring to this book and recommending it to anyone struggling with these issues in the future!

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An eye opener when it comes to our quiet time with Jesus. We can draw near to Him without feeling guilty or that the time should be perfect.

I received an advanced reader’s copy from Our Daily Bread and Netgalley. Opinions are my own.

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Even though I am retired, I still struggle with finding quiet time just to be with God, and miss out on the most glorious time of the day. This incredibly helpful book has given me creative ideas for building in God-times no matter how busy I am. Highly recommended!

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Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. The book has some great pointers on having alone time with God. It didn’t have to be a rigid, set standard. God will meet you anywhere.

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What a great message and content layout! This book gives some practical and biblical advice on how to battle the common "myths" or how your Christian life should look like guilt trips I feel are common for most people. The author gives lots of practical examples of how each myth can look for a variety of situations. There is a devotional at the end of each section, easy suggestions on how to expand your idea of what your time with the Lord should look like, along with some real life examples from others.

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A BOOK THAT DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS!!! Emily does a PHENOMENAL job of wading through the traditional Christian do's and dont's to get to the heart of what a 'quiet time' with the Lord is supposed to look like. She is honest about her own struggles, uses Scripture as a guide, and includes stories from other women who have had to make the decision about this as well. I love it so much! I love the practical tips that she shares with each chapter. I love the devotional content she includes and I love that even if you don't agree with her, you'll leave challenged as to why you hold the beliefs you do. If you're a Christian and you've felt guilty or defeated when it comes to your personal devotion time, this book is for you!!!

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'Guilt-Free Quiet Times' won't give you a checklist, formula, or guaranteed way to have a perfect time with God. Instead, each chapter exposes a common myth that we hold to in order to weigh if our times with the Lord are "good enough" or "successful". Emily Ryan leads us into freedom from performance, hypocrisy, and loveless religion. Each chapter also shares devotional moments from the Bible, personal testimonies from women, tips, and reflection/discussion questions.

If you want to grow in relationship with God day-to-day, but have felt stuck under the weight of shame, then I recommend this book to you! Ryan's writing is accessible for believers at all experience levels.

Special thanks to the Publisher, Our Daily Bread Publishing, and Net Galley for a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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There are a total of seven myths which are debunked in this book. The book is really easy to read and the examples and real-life testimonials are perfect to help readers to better understand what the author is explaining.

The “Guilt-Free Ideas for More” at the end of each chapter is also an awesome way to trigger readers to act instead of reading it passively. All in all, a quick and easy read; and this would be a perfect gift for Christmas!

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