7/26/08

A life of prayer

"Never stop praying" 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Prayer is not something you do to fulfill some righteous holy check list for God, your pastor or anyone else. Prayer is a lifestyle. Prayer should be a daily appointment with God that kicks things off followed up with a whole day spent being mindful of the things of God, praying to him and thanking him at every moment you get.

When you read through the New Testament you find that beginning with Jesus and continuing through all the disciples and apostles they didn't pray, they lived a life of prayer. Jesus often withdrew by himself to spend all night in prayer.

Peter, James, John and Paul all spent countless hours praying. Prayer is the key to unlocking God's grace in your life to do extraordinary exploits. Prayer unlocks the supernatural and makes the way for you to walk in the power of God.

If you will devote your life to prayer, you will overcome and walk in power. How do you live a life of prayer?

Here are some ways:
  • Pray in the car.
  • Pray in the shower.
  • Pray while you are doing menial tasks that take no brain power.
  • Pray in the Spirit.
  • Pray before every meal.
  • Pray before going to bed.
  • Pray for people when they are sick, depressed, going through difficulties...
  • Pray when situations arise that would cause you to freak out or worry.
  • When in doubt... pray.
Don't just pray. Live a life of prayer!

Prayer: Lord I don’t just want to pray, but live a life of prayer!

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