Do you pray constantly, all day long?
If you think prayer is some formal procedure that requires a super spiritual frame of mind, or a special time of day, or a holy setting in a church, you may think prayer is only for designated places and occasions.
But praying is actually a devout form of thinking, proceeding from a mind that is pointed at God.
Praying is mentally practicing the presence of God in your life.
To pray constantly is simply to talk to God about everything you do and see. You pray for blessings and salvation for every person you notice as you go about your daily life. You thank God for nice weather, a safe shopping trip, the family you were blessed with, a home to live in, the car you drive, food in the fridge, savings in the bank, your health and strength.
Most of all we should tell God how wonderful He is, how fantastic it is that He has drawn us to His Son, and how incredible it is that we will soon be with Him in heaven for all eternity.
Psalms can give us great themes and wording for our prayers.
A prayer book like The Valley of Vision can assist us with prayers inspired by the Puritans.
A heart in prayer is in heaven.
We can pray for the persecuted church in various oppressive nations of the world.
We can pray for enlightenment as we study the scriptures.
We can pray for God to guide us and guard us in everything we do, everywhere we go.
If we do not carry on a continuous conversation with the Lord, our minds can drift into sinful realms of lust, fear, ingratitude, unforgiveness, pride, hostility, greed, anxiety, envy, confusion, despair.
Perpetual prayer rapidly transforms our souls into the powerful, compassionate, reverent personality of Christ.
Pray as you fall asleep. Pray the moment you wake up. Pray all throughout the day.
When you catch your mind spacing out, wandering, troubled, lured into worldly entertainment, or fixated on fleshly desires, immediately address God with concentrated inner spirituality.
As we pray more and more, we will gradually progress into a disciplined walking by the Spirit that can be truly astonishing.
Start with praying for every person you see: “Father, draw their heart to the cross of Christ for blessings today and eternal salvation.”
1 Thessalonians 5
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
If you think prayer is some formal procedure that requires a super spiritual frame of mind, or a special time of day, or a holy setting in a church, you may think prayer is only for designated places and occasions.
But praying is actually a devout form of thinking, proceeding from a mind that is pointed at God.
Praying is mentally practicing the presence of God in your life.
To pray constantly is simply to talk to God about everything you do and see. You pray for blessings and salvation for every person you notice as you go about your daily life. You thank God for nice weather, a safe shopping trip, the family you were blessed with, a home to live in, the car you drive, food in the fridge, savings in the bank, your health and strength.
Most of all we should tell God how wonderful He is, how fantastic it is that He has drawn us to His Son, and how incredible it is that we will soon be with Him in heaven for all eternity.
Psalms can give us great themes and wording for our prayers.
A prayer book like The Valley of Vision can assist us with prayers inspired by the Puritans.
A heart in prayer is in heaven.
We can pray for the persecuted church in various oppressive nations of the world.
We can pray for enlightenment as we study the scriptures.
We can pray for God to guide us and guard us in everything we do, everywhere we go.
If we do not carry on a continuous conversation with the Lord, our minds can drift into sinful realms of lust, fear, ingratitude, unforgiveness, pride, hostility, greed, anxiety, envy, confusion, despair.
Perpetual prayer rapidly transforms our souls into the powerful, compassionate, reverent personality of Christ.
Pray as you fall asleep. Pray the moment you wake up. Pray all throughout the day.
When you catch your mind spacing out, wandering, troubled, lured into worldly entertainment, or fixated on fleshly desires, immediately address God with concentrated inner spirituality.
As we pray more and more, we will gradually progress into a disciplined walking by the Spirit that can be truly astonishing.
Start with praying for every person you see: “Father, draw their heart to the cross of Christ for blessings today and eternal salvation.”
1 Thessalonians 5
16 Rejoice evermore.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
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