Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. “
To “pray continually” sounds difficult. J.B. Lightfoot, a theologian, wrote “ It is not in the moving of the lips, but in the elevaton of the heart to God that the essence of prayer consists.”
Let’s remember that God wants to hear about our day. First, thanks for the day and His life giving blessings. And then as the day goes on we can turn to God and Jesus to help with the challenges. Having Christ’s spirit in our hearts unites us to God, to His love as His children. From a suggestion heard from a friend, sometimes at night as I settle down, I review the day. I try to think with God in mind what could I have done better. Maybe to remember some blessings I received during the day. And to thank Him for being everpresent.
Please know that the Lord of Grace Prayer Team continues to pray over all prayer petitions sent our way, including the requests entered in the Prayer Journal in the Narthex. The Team will also continue to offer individual prayer times after each worship service on the 4th Sunday of each month. We strongly believe in the power of prayer and that a continual connection with our God will keep us all closer to Him. Remember, God can bring the peace you seek. Seek Him in prayer.