Pray Without Ceasing {Devotional}

These past couple weeks have been a lot of ups and downs for my little family. However, sometimes I think as Christians we forget who offers us the "peace that passes all understanding." It seems like it should be so obvious. The Bible clearly states multiple times to pray without ceasing, but often we get so hammered down with whatever is worrying us, that we forget to pray. Isn’t that ridiculous?!

As followers of Christ we have an amazing God that holds our lives in the palm of His hands. Isn’t it sad to think that sometimes we forget to even acknowledge His presence?  Just think about that for a moment.

It’s funny to me with today’s technology that at the first instinct of a problem, we run to our phone and text a loved one, or look up a meaning or solution on our tablet. Now, I’m not necessarily saying that these are bad reactions, but shouldn’t our first response be to talk to our Savior? 

Not only that, but when we do pray, are we just putting our requests in, or are we recognizing His lordship, divinity, and praising Him for all He has done? We should be continually talking to our Lord and Savior. How can you have a solid relationship when you only talk to Him when times are difficult or for 20 seconds before a meal?

I encourage you to take the Bible to heart, and truly pray without ceasing. Take today as a first step and continue to thank Him for all His blessings and praise Him for His holiness. 

1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing." (KJV)

Philippians 4:6-8 –  "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (NKJV)

~Taryn