The wisdom of the centuries is that regular personal quiet time with God is a great help in following Jesus.
Yet, it is also a battle ground as we struggle against the devil and our own flesh and blood to establish and maintain habits and disciplines of time with the Lord.
Some time back, I was asked for my thoughts on the topic. The following MP3 file records a 'conversation' in which I discuss these matters from my own experience and with some Biblical and theological reflection. http://web.mysites.ntu.edu.sg/assgkhoo/public/docs/Burke_on_quiet_time.mp3
If its useful to encourage and help others in their times with God it will have achieved its purpose.
