A special, set-aside time each day to spend with
God in private prayer will strengthen your relationship with Him. Relationships take time and
intimacy. The Bible goes a step further.
Rejoice
always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s
will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
And
Do
not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
Tucked
into these verses are the words, “pray continually” and “in every situation by
prayer and petition.” Wow, pray continually and pray in EVERY situation? Is it
possible to recognize and honor the fact that Jesus is with us and that His
Spirit lives within us every moment of everyday? Can we lift up every
circumstance as we move through our days? Praying for protection as we pull out
of our driveways? Praying for someone we notice along the way that looks
harried or sad? Can we stop to pray for a friend that comes into our mind? Or
praise God for the beauty of His creation? Can we ask for help with our anxious
thoughts when they begin to take over our minds and our hearts?
I would
say a resounding, “Yes!” and “Amen!” God is our constant companion through the
sacrifice of Jesus. The Holy Spirit of the living God lives within us and will
calm us and listen to us and keep us in peace as we honor His presence. I don’t
know about you, but perpetual prayer sounds like a great way to live,
continually surrounded with God’s presence. Can we trust God to be present in every single moment of every single day?
Private
prayer and perpetual prayer in relationship with the real and living God is
worth a try. Are you ready? Welcome Him into your presence right now!
Dear Jesus,
You are right here, right now, past, present and
future. You are willing to guide us through this life, every step of it, until
we walk into eternity. Show us how to pray continually in every situation, practicing
Your presence along the way.
Amen
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