It is beautiful and necessary to refresh the soul in the still of the mornings. Yet the closer one walks with the Lord, the more often we will find ourselves in need of seeking Him. Steal away to the copy room. Lock yourself in the bathroom. Water the garden. Or going for a walk or run. Even a commute can be an opportunity to spend precious moments with our Beloved. We will need our moments with Him to get by. We will need it for the change of turning world-followers into Christ-followers. We will need more moments to get to know the One we will spend forever with.
Seek Him out, love Him, let our time in and with the Spirit become our greatest desire.
Dear Lord, draw us like a moth to a flame. Place a fire within us then feed it. Grow this hunger for You until it consumes us. Let us become people after Your own heart. But only if that means that our heart will ache if it is not with You in Your presence; we pray! Amen
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.
Philippians 4:6-7 ESV / Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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.
Romans 12:12 ESV / Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Luke 18:1 ESV / And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
1 Samuel 12:23 ESV / Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.
Psalm 16:8 ESV / I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
James 5:13 ESV / Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise.
John 15:7 ESV / If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
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