The Occasional Prayer

Most religious people try to find a few moments of the day to spend in prayer. Some set specific times away for it. A few might shoot prayers up all through their day. But did we ever stop to think about what God might want?

Our dealings with God are not a game. We cannot trust a routine, rituals, or what the rest are doing. It is a relationship. It takes a significant investment on our part. That is, of course, if we want this relationship to go anywhere.

Now would be a good time to examine our walk with the Lord. Is there more of our heart that we could give? Is there more of a bond we could create? Could we walk a little closer or stay in touch more? If we take a good hard look, there is for sure more time that we could spend with Christ. Pray that our prayers can keep an open communication between the Lord and us all day, and all night!

Dear Lord, we do not want to leave You when we stand up from our prayers. Instead, we want the connection we make to carry on as we go to engage in our world. We need You with us as we make every decision and action. We want to do it all WITH YOU! So increase our desire and bond until we carry our conversation with You all the time, we pray. Amen

Romans 12:12 ESV / Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV / Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Matthew 15:21-28 ESV / And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed by a demon.” But he did not answer her a word. And his disciples came and begged him, saying, “Send her away, for she is crying out after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” …

Ephesians 6:18 ESV / Praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Colossians 4:2 ESV / Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

Luke 18:1 ESV / And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.