Pray Without Ceasing

Constantly, we are reminded in the Word of God to pray continually, without ceasing, and to give thanks in all things.  As believers we are to cast our cares on Jesus, so that our lives are not full of anxiety and fear. 

Paul exhorts us in Philippians 4:6
New International Version
 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
New Living Translation
 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done

When we approach things in our lives with fear and anxiety, it dulls our spiritual senses and distorts our ability to properly interact with the Lord.  The Holy Spirit speaks to us and leads us by the inner witness on the inside.  Whenever we allow fear and sin to dominate our lives and our concious,  our sensitvity to hear His voice will fade.  Guarding our hearts and keeping our concious clean is a very important discipline in our relationship with the Lord.

How we pray is just as important as what we pray.  If our hearts are right before God and man then He will hear us when we pray.  Our attitude and interaction with each other weighs in the outcome of our effectiveness in prayer just as much as our interaction with the Lord does.

So commit to praying continually and to give thanks for all things.

What is God's Will For Your Life ?

1 Thess 5:15-18  Amplified Bible

15 See that none of you repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness and seek to do good to one another and to everybody.

    16 Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always);

    17 Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly];

    18 Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will].

Many of us spend countless hours trying so hard to figure out what the will of God is for our lives.   These few verses give a very practicle foundation for doing the will of God.

1.    Be happy and rejoice always.

2.   Pray without ceasing (pray continually)

3.   Be thankful and give thanks in all things.

Start with these three things, as you seek God on these issues allow the Holy Spirit to guide you into truth and to help you bear the fruit of the Spirit and show the character of Christ. 

Learn to rejoice in every situation, knowing that God will reward you if you keep the right attitude.

Pray and seek the Father's plans concerning every trial and circumstance you face.

Have an attitude of gratitude when you are facing the challenges of the day.

God will honor you as you honor His Word.