1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
I am not suggesting a reworking of Paul's epistle to the Thessolians, but in my mind verse 17 is highlighted, bold-faced, italicized and underlined. "Pray continually."
How many mistakes, errors in judgement and poor decisions could be avoided if prayer were continual throughout the day?
Through prayer we have immediate, consistent access to the Creator of the Universe.
Jehovah-Jireh- The Lord our Provider
Need clarity- God Provides
Need strength- God Provides
Need widsom- God Provides
Need direction- God Provides
Need restoration- God Provides
Need peace- God Provides
In addition to the spiritual connection that prayer provides, there mental, emotional and physical benefits to prayer. Prayer calms the breathing, slows the heart rate and can help focus the mind on the issue at hand, or, if needed, help take the focus off the issue for a time.
Although closed eyes are not required for a prayer, there may be times when a person needs to seek out a supply closet, closed office door or even an outdoor park bench where a eyes can be closed and the head bowed. Regardless of one's posture, remember that the wisdom, strength, power and love of the Heavenly Father is ours to access through prayer.
"Pray continually."
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