+DEV+ Perpetual Prayer

Date: March 31, 2010 10:28 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Perpetual Prayer

Perpetual Prayer

“Try to be kind to each other...Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:15-16)
Scripture Focus: Ephesians 6:10-19

God commands us to do impossible things. Impossible, that is, by human standards. However, His Holy Spirit works in us to give us the will to obey God’s “impossible” commands.

One of these commands is to pray perpetually, constantly, without ceasing. How do we do this with all the tasks that clamor for our attention?

First we must decide which is more important—pursuit of God or pursuit of earthly rewards. How much of our self-talk and attention to tasks are not part of God’s will? We need to repent and yield to the Holy Spirit, including God in all our thoughts, words, and actions. As we dress for each day, we can focus on putting on “the full armor of God.” While we brush our teeth we can pray that God would help us speak words of encouragement to others. When we travel, we can ask God to guide our path. Before we speak, we can ask God to control our tongues. We can pray for people while we wait in line. And as we pray perpetually, “impossible” things become possible.

Insight: With enough practice, prayer can come as supernaturally as breathing comes naturally. So keep breathing those prayers throughout each day.


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