Pray without Ceasing

"In the morning prayer is the key that opens to us the treasure of God's mercies and blessings; in the evening, it is the key that shuts us up under His protection and safeguard." Henry Ward Beecher

Prayer is such a must in our lives! It is definitely something that we need to have all day, every day.

Last year my hubby and I got to experience one the THE BEST speakers while being youth sponsors on a Mission Trip. His name is Keith Gray. He is truly inspirational and an amazing speaker! In the evenings he would really bring the word of God alive and inspire many to dig deep into their own Bibles and find the amazing stories that he was telling. In the mornings he would do something that I felt was such a blessing. He would teach us how to have a relationship with God. Keith knew how vital it was to have such a deep relationship with God, but also knew that the youth didn't always know how to do that. He would give small tips to the youth, and to us adults as well, and he would give guidelines and pointers. One of the lessons was on prayer. He let us know that prayer was never to cease. He let us know that the morning prayer was more like "Hey God, please stick with me all day". When praying this prayer it didn't end there for the rest of the day. It ended with "okay God, I'll talk to you soon"!

Prayer is something that will get us through our days. Prayer is something that I'm still learning how to do without ceasing. I want to  live each moments remembering that God is there - always!

Will Do

1. Open up your heart to God in prayer
2. Remember that God loves us
3. Have a childlike attitude with God
4. Be honest with yourself and with God
5. Be aware that God is with us all day
6. Worship God with your whole heart
7. Make prayer a priority
8. Know and understand that your whole life can be a prayer

To Do

1. Set aside a time for prayer
2. Worship with other believers at church
3. Join a prayer group
4. Start a prayer journal
5. Buy a daily devotional for mornings and evenings
6. Memorize a Psalm and pray it to God

Bible Verses to Remember

1. Philippians 4:6-7
2. Psalm 55:17
3. Hebrews 4:16
4. Matthew 6:6
5. Acts 16:13-14
6. Psalm 86:6-7
7. Psalm 130:6
8. Isaiah 65:24
9. 1 Thessalonians 5:17
10. Psalm 3:4-5
11. 2 Chronicles 6:19
12. Nehemiah 1:11

"It is possible to offer fervent prayer even while walking in public or strolling alone, or seated in your shop...while buying or selling...or even while cooking."
            John Chrysostom