News from November 2011
Keep Praying
Posted on November 10, 2011 by Pastor Tom
A lot of verses in the Bible disturb me. Like Ephesians 5:20 “Always give thanks to God the Father FOR everything.” Not in everything – for everything. Or 1 Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray continually.
I don’t have time for that! I have work to do, kids to parent, bills to pay and places to go. Except I don’t think this verse is specifically talking about settling down in our prayer chair or going to a chapel and spending all our waking hours staying there in prayer.
I think he means wherever we are and whatever we’re doing, prayer can be part of it. Pray while driving (with your eyes open if you’re the one driving!). Pray while walking – before a test – in the middle of a conversation – when someone is going through surgery – just before bed – as soon as you wake up – talk to God. Talk to your constant companion Jesus. Lift up anyone and anything to the Lord; continually.
We need to keep at it folks! Please join me in that continual prayer for our church family, community and world.