How much should prayer be part of your life? Can you say too many prayers?
Th apostle Paul wrote: "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.
Paul would have us see that prayer is to be part of a believer's life from start to finish. It is what keeps us connected to God. It's like how you might continually check in with a family member who lives out of state. You want to keep in touch. God wants to keep in touch with us. Our continual praying also reminds us of how dependent we are on God for all that we have. We draw our strength from the Creator of the universe.
It's easy to pray just in times of need - when there is sickness, a broken relationship, or financial worries. Yet, Paul states right after his command to pray continually and to give thanks. We can never bypass that need to give thanks in our praying. Praying helps to keep us connected to God and remember our relationship to our Creator.
How much has prayer become a way of life for you?
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