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.
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November 13, 2011
There are so many things to be thankful for and so many to pray for in these troubled times. Prayer must be an attitude of thankfulness in all situations – even intercession for others. We pray in faith that God hears all our prayers, sees our tears and knows our hearts. He is in control of all things at all times, and we are to pray His will be done in His timing. Unfortunately, we expect instant answers to our prayers, but sometimes that is not God’s way. As P.T. says, we must keep on praying.
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