Get in the B.O.A.T to spend time with Jesus

B.   Bible: Read a passage

O.  Observe: What is Jesus saying to you?

#1  Reflect on what Jesus is saying to you through this passage. 
Take time to Meditate on what Jesus is saying to you
This isn't eastern / new age meditation where you empty your mind
This is Bible meditation where you are filling your mind with God's Word

6 Ways to Reflect/Meditate on The Bible (Learned from Rick Warren)

1.  Picture It

2.  Pronounce It
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. 2 Corinthians 1:20a (TNIV)

3.  Paraphrase It

4.  Personalize It

5.  Pray It

6.  Probe It

Ask: Is there a …

S    Sin to Confess    P    Prayer to Pray
P    Promise to Claim    E    Error to Avoid
A    Attitude to Change    T    Truth to Believe
C    Command to Obey    S    Something to Thank
E    Example to Follow        God For

#2  Write what you observe in your notebook

Example to Follow: …..     Command to Obey: …....
Draw a Picture  /   Rewrite the passage with me in it. 

#3  Optional:  Give your devotional a title           

A.  Apply:  Put what Jesus is saying into action

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.
James 1:22 (TNIV)

How will I be different because of what Jesus has spoken to me?

What is the practical application in my life of what I have read?
At Home  /  In My Relationships  /  At Work  /  In My Neighborhood
While Driving  /  With My Time  /  With My Money
In My Weakness  /  With My Strengths  /  Using My Influence 
With My Thoughts and Attitudes

Good Applications are
Personal   – I will …
Practical   – It makes sense
Possible    – It can be done
Provable   – Set a deadline

T.  Talk: Chat with Jesus

Chat with Jesus about what you've observed  /  Ask Jesus to drive the lessons/principles into you're heart
Chat about how you will apply what you've learned
Seek his help /  courage  / strength  /  guidance