We’re trying to figure out how to help my friend and disciple-maker Mike help his men to get started in the simplest discipline: Daily Time with God. Yesterday we observed that maybe the men aren’t hungry enough or they can’t get out of the drudgery phase.

When we talked, I suggested he talk with them about priorities. For example, they probably find time to eat.

But he answered, “It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4.4, ESV)

And even if they’re in too big a hurry to eat breakfast in the morning, I’ll bet none of them have gone to work naked! They seem to find time to get dressed.

Get out of bed and get dressed! Don’t loiter and linger, waiting until the very last minute. Dress yourselves in Christ, and be up and about! (Romans 13.14, MSG)

“What time would you have to get up to have a 15-minute quiet time? What time would you have to go to bed?” Basic stuff.

My voice You shall hear in the morning, O LORD; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up. (Psalm 5.3, NKJV)

Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 8.33 – 35, NIV)