Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~
To be honest, I had something else in mind to blog today, but at my soon to be 53 years of age, my mind lost all the content of what I had previously thought. Oh well, since today is the United States' National Day of Prayer, prayer will be the topic. God has His ways, doesn't He? On my Bible Gateway app, the word pray in the Bible is mentioned 392 times. Prayer is mentioned 184 times. Praying is mentioned 25 times. Prayer is important and we must pray to keep communication going between us and our Lord. With that, we must be thankful in everything, because despite good or bad circumstances, God has given us all we have.
How do we pray without ceasing? It's not praying with our eyes closed on our knees 24/7. It would be difficult to do the laundry, work at our job, or God forbid, drive with our eyes closed, on our knees. No, it's an attitude of prayer. It's always having our heart opened to God's leading and direction in our lives. And yes we can pray in our mind while we do the laundry, work or drive, with our eyes opened. Keeping in contact with Jesus at all times, in all situations means leaning on Him at those times. Trusting Him. Having faith. Being strong and courageous in all of life's activities. Pray without ceasing is having a heart for God. A longing to hang out with Him all day.
On our National Day of Prayer, remember those who need our prayers, from our government officials to the neighbor down the street. Most importantly, open the communication between you and God all day, everyday. Call upon Him in need and in praise. He wants to hear from you. His line is always open. Remember as it says in these verses, it is the will of God to pray without ceasing. God never ceases in His love for us. Be a blessing to God and someone else. Never stop having a heart of prayer.
Praying always in His Name
Sabrina
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