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Tag Archives: 1 Thessalonians 5:17
The When of Prayer
The Bible is clear. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NIV) Pray continually. Pray. All. The. Time. Easier said than done.
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My 2023 One-Word
Yep, count me in with the folks who chose one word for the year. My word for 2023 is PRAY. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (NLT) Never stop praying. Pray all the time. Pray without ceasing. Pray about everything … Continue reading
Space for Prayer
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (GNT) Pray at all times. You may be thinking, “Nope. I don’t have time for that.” This is a picture of the Western Wall in Jerusalem (credit: Pixabay). These big stones are all that remain of the … Continue reading
My 2022 Prayer Target
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (AMP) Be unceasing and persistent in prayer. Unceasing prayer. Persistent prayer. That’s a wide target for 2022. Willing to join me? Ready. Aim.
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The Unceasing Prayer
1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing. Do you? Not a chance! Every now and then I give it a try It’s a good goal There’s a little book, “The Way of the Pilgrim” (available on the internet … Continue reading
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My Prayers Lack Rigor
Yesterday’s thought was on rigor in Bible study. Today’s is on rigor in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing. Yes, my prayers lack rigor. Let me count the ways: I forget to pray. I pray and forget … Continue reading
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Keep Up the Good Work
Posted in KISS (short & simple)
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Where? What?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. If you’re somewhere doing something, and you just can’t make yourself pray– maybe you shouldn’t be there, doing that.
Talk to God
How do you discuss everything with God, everywhere? You thank God for what is good: the beauty of nature, finding the lost item, a blessing for the driver who lets you into traffic. You ask for wisdom in solving a … Continue reading