Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.~1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing! So often we treat prayer like it’s a 9-1-1 call that is only to be used in cases of emergency. But prayer is so much more than pleading to the One true God that can save you from disaster. Prayer is communion with our Father and our Friend. Prayer is communication and connection with the One who loves us unconditionally and who listens beyond the words that we say. He knows us so very intimately and He desires to be so much more than the last resort. Our Father desires to do life with us. He wants to hear about the “wins” and the “misses”. He wants to to talk with us and share His wisdom.
Prayer is so much more than a scheduled time to say good morning and good night. We can pray all day long. We can let Him into our day so that He can become the rhythm of our breathing. He wants to assure us throughout our day and celebrate life with us. To know that nothing surprises Him and whatever may come He is with us.
Look, this may all seem to poetic or lofty for some. But I am not spinning unicorns and rainbows. I am sharing the absolute truth of the power of God’s peace when you make a decision to make Him more than just an abstract God who you go to in a pinch. When You realize the love He has for You and that He calls you friend then talking to Him gets easier. Your spirit speaks for you and you begin to whisper “ thank You Lord” as you see Him move in your day. Or it might be “help me to hold my tongue” as you deal with confrontations. Maybe it’s “ give me strength” because you have a long day and you still have to go home and cook. Better still “ God you have jokes” as you laugh about a situation that only He could understand. Either way prayer is an expression of love and devotion and it can be done without ceasing.
Lord, I thank You for prayer. Thank You for listening to me and guiding me with your Spirit. I thank You for your presence and your friendship. Thank you for your instruction and your love. Help us to pray without ceasing as we draw deeper in our relationship with You. We give You all the glory, honor, and praise. In Jesus name. Amen
Wow! What beautiful words of wisdom. I loved your idea of "letting God in so he can become the rhythm of our breathing". How can I get notifications of your blog each day. Your words are so filled with the spirit of God.
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Ahhh. Another timely word of encouragement, hope and transparency, Jennifer. I needed the reminder to pray without ceasing,to be thankful to God in all circumstances and to seek Him during the good times and the bad, not just when we need something from Him.
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