Prayer

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Our spiritual lives are designed to be nurtured and sustained by prayer. We are to pray without ceasing-1 Thessalonians 5:17. Just as we breathe all day long but never spend time counting our breaths, so we are to pray all day long without keeping track of our prayers. I do not know how many times I pray a day; I just know I pray throughout the day. I may not pray very long at one time, but I never go very long without praying. There will always be periods during the day when we give ourselves to other things, and we should. For example, on the days I go to Silver Sneakers (exercise class), I enjoy spending time with the other ladies. I have fun! As I'm driving to class though, I do ask God to protect me from injury and let me be a blessing to others; but once I'm there, it's a little bit of hard work and lots of fun! Oh, and I do thank Him when class is over. 1 Chronicles 16:34-Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. (1Thessalonians 5:18)-Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
As we grow in spiritual maturity and endeavor to deepen our prayer lives, it is important for us to realize that we can pray at all times in every season, on every occasion and in every place (Ephesians 6:18), just as naturally as we breathe.
When I pray throughout the day, I am nourishing my spirit. I am allowing the Holy Spirit Who dwells within me to guide my life.
Lord, may we devote ourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful-Colossians 4:2. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Love in Christ, Jan