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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

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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

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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

You can’t pray too much. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ERV) Never stop praying.

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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.

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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

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How to Pray

  1 Thessalonians 5:17 (MSG) Pray all the time.     Life lived in conversation with God. All the time.

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