How to Have a Quiet Time

[@carolebyrd588]

Thank you. I think you guys should do an online Bible study. That would be great 😊

[@Mudd_1969]

Totally agree

[@chessyharris6200]

The two of you are an inspiration. You can feel the love you have for one another and others.❤

[@annenagle339]

This video was so relaxing thank you. Ive been doing the bible timeline/ the bible in a year with Fr Mike Schmitz 🇮🇪

[@sharonwindmurray5937]

I just love you guys quiet, calm approach to all your videos. This one was so humbly presented! I pray many will apply its truth!

[@julieschmidt9607]

You two are such an inspiration, I learn something valuable every time I watch your videos. Brandon, you remind me SO MUCH of your dad, and that in itself is HUGE, because he is such an amazing man and example. As you know, your dad has an uncanny way of taking very complex, confusing questions and situations, and making them very simple. I was struggling with right and wrong in today's society. This is what your dad told me, "if it breaks God's heart, it's wrong." Such a simple answer, but it applies to every decision you make. It eliminates the gray area, and makes the best decision so clear. In fact, Aunt Sharon and Uncle Ed made it into a plaque for me. 😊 I just want to thank you both for letting God use you and guide you to keep planting those seeds in His name. Lots of love and many prayers for you both. Aunt Julie ❤

[@1985tmc]

I am glad you appreciate their Father’s faith portion. For my personal walk, I have found scriptures regarding what sin is. One passage talks about how sin is a transgression against God’s law. Historically, there were many laws and people couldn’t keep them. I think people still go through this today. However, now that Jesus finished the work on the cross, God is commanding everyone to repent and be baptized in Jesus name. With that, it reminds me also that whatsoever is not of faith is sin. As a born again believer in Jesus, I have noticed that the Holy Spirit can be grieved at sin. This is what you reminded me of. I know being sensitive to the ministry of the Holy Spirit continuously helps to determine if I am acting according to God’s righteousness as a woman. However, sanctification is ongoing. Thanks for sharing in this discussion.

[@KeilenCorner]

Thanks so much for the kind comment, Aunt Julie. I’ve benefited so much from my dad’s counsel over the years and hope to be more like him one day. We really appreciate your encouragement. Love you lots and look forward to seeing you in Michigan soon.

[@quinoasongs2507]

I'm going through a 2-year Bible reading plan with my church. I've read through the Bible a number of times before, and God shows me different things, or the same thing different ways, related to what I go through in life. First time reading through was over 30 years ago when I was in my 20s. At that time; being a single university student, and other times as a married woman, then a widow, and now, after a dating relationship that I believe God led me to, but as a different experience. And in my recent reading, confirmation why it was good to end it. Right now I'm in the prophets, and seeing how Jeremiah was not led to marry, Ezekiel lost his wife, Hosea was led to marry a woman none of us would choose, but God worked in each situation to teach them, and others, more about Him. Also, I end every day in my journal with a prayer; praying for those who I interacted with that day, and who I will tomorrow. I'm not perfect, and in my weakness, God is strong. Thank you for your encouragement

[@Kate-ip8ul]

I love to listen to your calm voices. You truly are inspirational. The contrast between you guys and some of Michaela’s siblings is unbelievable. So refreshing that you aren’t caught up in the practice of acquiring material things that appears to be the case with others. As I sit and listen to you say that you are sinners, I find myself lacking in my own spiritual journey. I am striving to be more committed to my relationship with the lord. I wish you would do these kinds of vlogs weekly.

[@beautifulbethanyleigh]

I absolutely agree. While I love watching the other siblings, I really feel like these two have their priorities straight. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. ‭‭ But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19-21NASB1995‬‬

[@MorganC.]

So you're pretty much throwing shade

[@Kate-ip8ul]

@@MorganC. yes I am at some of the other siblings who are so full of themselves and sell out their small children for the almighty dollar.

[@christydavenport1259]

@@Kate-ip8ul…sell out their children? Say what? Okay Karen!

[@JLuvBug2]

Just because all the siblings don't put God at the forefront of their vlogs doesn't mean they don't love God just as much. We shouldn't be judging when we don't know what goes on behind the vlogs, the things we don't see.

[@kensalas7507]

You two are such a blessing not just to me but a lot of people. Thanks for sharing.

[@sherrylee1072]

I can feel the love you two have for the Lord and each other. God bless.

[@lindabarron-rl9px]

I so look forward To seeing your post each time and thank you so much for this one. God Bless you both.😇

[@KeilenCorner]

Thank you very much!

[@lorimalcolm197]

Thank you for sharing this. I have just started reading the Bible. I didn’t grow up going to church but I always believed, I just didn’t take the time to read it. I am enjoying reading it now but have been trying to figure a quiet time like you both described. Again, thank you for your wonderful video, and al your other ones too 😊. Take care ❤

[@davyrantucci]

I am Catholic, and know we differ theologically, but we also have a listening to scripture…we call it lectio Devina. We are teaching it to our children and it has served us well ❤

[@kateskatch-all2524]

Brandon, thanks for sharing a clear and simple Gospel! 🥰

[@beautifullyblessed9868]

It's so wonderful how the Lord has used your lives & marriage as a beautiful ministry that truly has blessed so many. I always appreciate your videos and the beauty of God's creation that you capture. You're such a special couple. May God continue to bless you abundantly and give you the desire of your heart.🙏🏻 I've been remembering you both before the Lord & praying in agreement for your promise for years🙏🏻 The Lord is faithful. God bless you both from Canada 🇨🇦 🙏🏻 ❤️ 🇨🇦

[@KeilenCorner]

Thank you so much for praying for us. 🤍 This means so very much!

[@paulabeaman5586]

How beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing your love of God to us!!!!♥️✝️♥️

[@christinefigueroa2529]

What a fabulous idea to show how to do this. So many people have no idea how to grow in their personal faith. Thank you❤

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was great! Great info. I really feel this will help many. Ty both for sharing your Jesus.

[@sherrimenicucci1899]

Thank you thank you for being such a light in the dark world. Such a breath of fresh air! I have my quiet time with the Lord almost daily for years and it is the most important part of my life. What would we do with out Jesus and His word? I appreciate your transparency of how to have God time. I’ve yet to see someone share it. Such a blessing y’all are!!

[@paulaburnett1019]

I truly appreciate your channel and your love for the Lord. Thankful for your faithfulness and the way that you share the The Lord!! Bbb

[@bereanist]

I love Psalm & Proverbs ❣️ A lot of wisdom 😇

[@ruthwarren8685]

Thank you for this precious video. I love God’s Word! I love spending time with Him. Now that hubs and I are both retired, and all of the kids are grown and gone it is an easier discipline. It is a sweet time I treasure!

[@AaS-gb3wh]

Thank you for sharing such inspiring info. We all could use more of this daily. God bless you both

[@kcotjo]

Greetings from the middle of Nebraska! Thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughts on quiet, prayerful time. I say a rosary every day. I set aside a time to sit quietly and recite my rosary. I want you to know that I include the both of you in my prayers. I pray for your ability to become parents in whatever way God wants that to happen. I too pray for our country, our government and our society as a whole. Praying happens all throughout my day. I thank God all day long for all my blessings, and pray for my family. May God bless you both!!

[@Claire-yn5cx]

Very recognizable. I read the Bible in the morning and have a little notebook a make a note about one thing from the chapter I read and try to meditate about it during the day. That helps me to stay focused.

[@KeilenCorner]

That’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@shalynletteer9063]

You are a wonderful couple and I really enjoy all of your videos. Your bring so much joy to my heart when you do these videos! Blessings to you both

[@andreaweaver1731]

My husband and I like to listen to The Year Through the BIBLE. We do our best to listen to the passages every night before we go to bed. We do not always get to, but we miss it when we miss it. We love doing this together, and we squeeze one another's hand when the sermon is about the parts we are listening to and/or discussing with each other. It is a precious time for us, and connections we make together and independently are helpful.

[@KeilenCorner]

This is so special. I absolutely love having Bible time with my hubby!

[@eaglea657]

I grew up with family devotions but now my family we all do our devotions individually first thing in the morning God's word says in the Book of Proverbs blessed are those who seek him early

[@teresab8945]

Great video guys! Inspired me. 😊

[@angelaanderson2999]

Best video! Thank you two for sharing what's most important. May Gods words change hearts and minds after receiving the knowledge of Truth.

[@estellarodriguez7435]

So glad you mentioned The Holy Spirit. 🙌🏼🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing this. 💜

[@janetkt-ut]

Thank you for such great ideas. It is huge to get in the habit of doing things like this on a daily basis because it makes such a difference to the day. 🙏🏻

[@beautifulbethanyleigh]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I have been in a valley for most of this year and have recently started spending time with the Lord again and am slowly getting myself out of the valley with His help. This video was amazing!!! Yall are an inspiration!!!

[@gracec6320]

These are all great tips. Also, I did want to mention Kim Sorgius Jones from the homeschooling ministry Not Consumed has Bible studies for kids to teach them how to do quiet time. She has them for little kids and then an older kid version and I believe that the older kid version would be good for any adult that's just starting out too.

[@hollykeil210]

i loved this - so encouraging for all us whether we've walked with the Lord a short time or a long time. Thank you.

[@rah2209]

Thank you! I seriously struggle with finding/making time for a quiet time.

[@susansmith6680]

Very nice of you to share this part of your lives.

[@suefriesen1161]

Thank you for sharing,such a blessing,so true,Gog is waiting for us to come in to his presence to have fellowship with him

[@donnasmallwood9793]

I so enjoy seeing you 2 on here. I know your comment section isn't open when the kids are on here, so will yall tell them that they such a great job on the projects yall help them do. Love yall and the entire Bates family ❤❤❤

[@KeilenCorner]

I will tell them. I know this will mean a lot to them. Thank you so very much for watching.

[@moonloversheila8238]

@@KeilenCornerI love those videos too!

[@jessicavanness2934]

Wow Brandon you could be a life coach.

[@bowed305]

Thank you for sharing this message, and thank you so much for the collection of shots from nature to remind of us the beauty of what has created for us to enjoy.

[@KeilenCorner]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@darlagilfillan3280]

What a wonderful way to share some basics! So, so important. I hope both of you are encouraged about what God is doing through you both. To break down a relationship with Christ in an easy way to understand while laying out specific, practical ways to spend time with Him is something not done nearly enough! Thank you both for being open and willing to follow God’s leading! You are both such blessings!

[@rzpotts4]

Thanks so much for sharing your precious knowledge with me. I'm definitely going to implement your pointers and tips into my conversations with our Heavenly Father. May God bless you and keep you safe. 😊

[@karenstedman5699]

Thank you for another wonderful podcast. Love you both

[@Hard2handle-u5r]

This is something I really want to try to have going forward into this new year. Having the discipline and motivation to set aside time without distractions is so important, but at times I feel like I really struggle to have time alone with god outside night time prayer. 🙏🏻 thankful for yall and these videos

[@deborahb3664]

Wonderful video!! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤

[@deniseellis5918]

Thank you for sharing this. I needed to hear this.

[@JLuvBug2]

Thank you for this vlog!! Love to see the Lord shining through and that you have an interest in helping others get better connected with the Lord through Bible study.

[@TheEricksonGang]

Thanks for Sharing Brandon & Michaela!

[@honnorjustice]

Using a concordance is helpful to understand scripture and to see if there is an error in translation. Comparing scripture with scripture to be able to understand what the Lord wants us to know on a subject is important. What I have found is that scripture is a hidden treasure and it needs to be searched to understand it. The prophetic books come alive when we see how God in His wisdom requires interprets Daniel and Revelation with other books in the Bible. It’s like a puzzle and you have to find the piece that fits to see the insight God has for us.

[@annielyst]

So fantastic! Thank you for sharing. Relationship with God is so amazing. If you haven't given your life to God yet, today is a great day to do so. Like Brandon and Michaela shared, it's a wonderful journey to be on.

[@DarlenePugh-oq6er]

Thank you!🌻

[@pamelabell5897]

Michaela And Brandon Thank Y'all So Much For Sharing This Video With All Of Us I Have Learned So Much From Y'all Just Listening And Watching Y'all On KZbin Especially About JESUS I'm So Happy That Y'all Are Safe And Well 🙏

[@ringsha9569]

I enjoyed this. Thank you. ❤ Solid advice. ☺️

[@luanngordon8639]

I, too, have a hard time staying focused in my daily quiet time. Now, with severe migraines and vision problems, I can no longer read most Bibles. I can read the Bible I have on my phone. But, just keeping it up is my problem.

[@arindean6735]

Don’t give up!! I say this as someone with pretty much no attention span in the mornings due to a weird chronic illness. I have found that even when I can’t stay focused or comprehend, God still meets me where I am. :)

[@luanngordon8639]

@@arindean6735 thank you for the encouragement . It means a lot to me!

[@dqst2012]

Yourube has Alexander Scourby reading the books of Bible in full.. you can listen to it :) My dad did that during a recovery time from a brain bleed.

[@KeilenCorner]

Illnesses can definitely make it a challenge. Im sorry that you’re battling migraines. My grandmother struggled with migraines and my heart hurt so bad for her. I use my Bible phone app when I’m unable to read my printed Bible as well. I have the blue letter Bible app and it has a feature that reads the chapters aloud. I often use that feature when I’m traveling and it is super helpful.

[@luanngordon8639]

@@KeilenCorner Thanks! I will check that out!🧡

[@ruthtieman7636]

Thank you for sharing! Very encouraging!

[@Nunyabusiness82777]

Beautiful!

[@monicajones2844]

Thank you for sharing! You have given me some good ideas to help improve and improve my scripture studies.

[@joanneschwartz3753]

Thank you so much for sharing your video! It really helps me in my journey with God! God bless you both! 🙏❤

[@madformessier]

I totally agree with what you are saying. It is so important and a privilege to have a relationship with God. I read my bible everyday and pray throughout the day but I behave recently have taken the time to have a prayer date with God every evening and I really look forward to it.

[@KeilenCorner]

This is so special!

[@sharonvillyard1385]

❤❤❤

[@missymyers7043]

Thank you for sharing. Sometimes I find it’s hard to follow the stories and passages due to the way they were written. A work in progress!!

[@KeilenCorner]

Yes, I agree, some portions can definitely be a challenge. Sometimes I turn on an audio Bible when I’m having a hard time focusing on certain passages. 🤍

[@dixierachell]

I love this.

[@tracytaylor1893]

Thank you so much for sharing this love your channel ❤

[@paintersinasnap6427]

Thank you ❤

[@gratitude1181]

❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤

[@songofjoy446]

Thank you for sharing this❤

[@vincentshiflett6701]

I’m Karen and thank you for sharing this ! Is there any tips are ways you might share how to use highlighters as you read through scripture? I’m so curious to know how to use color to capture the meaning or importance of scripture . 🙏Thank you again for sharing your life with us . God bless you .

[@Wkayjlamb]

Great stuff here!

[@reetayoung]

I read Our Daily Bread, then a chapter in the Old Testament and a chapter in the New Testament and of course prayer. I do this first thing in the morning.

[@KeilenCorner]

🤍

[@lawrenceshockley5549]

Thank you😅❤

[@miriamporterfield852]

I have the Bible app on my phone. I read the verse that is on there everyday, but I also do a devotional plan that is on the app. I read it everyday as well.

[@reetayoung]

Beautiful scenery!

[@KeilenCorner]

Thank you!

[@ShirleyOlsen-bn3sl]

Your. So. Beautiful. Michael. You. Are. So. Very. Beautiful. And kind. And. Loving. And. Caring. You. And. Brandon. Are. Such. A. Wonderful. Couple. I. Believe GOD. Made. Ya. Both. Jest. For. Each. Other. Please. Don’t. Ever. Think. Your. Not. Preatty. Your. So. Beautiful. Ya. Shine. So. Very. Bright. With. Joy. And. Happiness. I’m. Praying. So. Very. Much. For. Ya. And. Brandon. GOD. BLESS. YOU. AND. YOUR. WONDERFUL. HUSBAND. ALL. WAYS.

[@sherrylee1072]

Hello from NC

[@NatureScapeSounds]

I struggle trying to have quiet time with God.

[@BostonSarah]

Love and appreciate this so much! What bible translation do ya'll recommend?

[@KeilenCorner]

My all time favorite version is the KJV.

[@kristenswenson2643]

You helped me to when you what read bible.

[@susanlassiter6494]

I do a personal inventory every night, just to do a self check

[@dianamiller2567]

Are you still in the IBLT under Bill Gothard? Please answer my question I really would like to know

[@granny473]

Which bible do you read?

[@KeilenCorner]

I’m not sure if you’re asking for what version I use or if you’re asking for the exact Bible as far as style and print. My all time favorite version is the KJV. My current Bible is the Cambridge Clarion Reference Bible. It was a Christmas gift from Brandon this past year because I needed a larger print Bible and I absolutely LOVE it. It my favorite Bible that I’ve ever had.

[@andreafelton689]

How do we tech out to you? In these comments? My question is my method to be close to God is not reading the bible but merely praying to him with words or taking a walk in quiet area. Jesus said go to the mountain and pray in private. So is it ok to be close to God this way if someone feels further from God if go to church or read the Bible?

[@lindalunghi2240]

I'm 62 yrs old. Is it too late to start and I would I begin?

[@lindalunghi2240]

How would I begin?

[@KeilenCorner]

It’s not too late to start. It’s such a fulfilling and beautiful relationship knowing God. I would encourage you to start with the book of John in the New Testament. Pray and ask God to open your understanding as you read. The Godpel of John tells of us Gods love, our need of a Saviour, and the gift of salvation. It shares the whole beautiful gospel story! Ephesians is also a beautiful book and my heart is simply filled with awe as I read about the love God has for us and everything that He has given is in Jesus Christ! Do you have a Bible? If you don’t please email me [e-mail] and I would love to send you one!

[@juliegardner4179]

Is it okay to listen to a bible app, rather than reading bible

[@gisellepisani2279]

I wish I have your faith can you help

[@BellaBella-te5tz]

Thank you for such beautiful and practical advice. 💕

[@KeilenCorner]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!