According to Thessalonians 5:17, we are to “Pray without ceasing.” What does this mean? If we think about it, praying without ceasing or continually would mean that in all things, our minds stay focused on pleasing God. If this is where we focus, then we instinctively include God in our thoughts and decisions. Praying “prior” to making decisions (big or small), seeking “God’s will” to be done rather than just doing “our will” and then praying God’s ok with it.
When we make decisions, do we pray for wisdom, help, and discernment beforehand, or only afterward, when we realize we need help with the results of our decision?
Is God’s will, our will? Or do we treat our will as if it should be God’s will, and pray that He will help us with the repercussions of our decision?
For example, we buy a new car without praying God will help us find the best car for our needs, then, after the fact, we find ourselves going to God, praying for help with payments or repairs. Of course, this is hypothetical, but maybe including God beforehand would put us into a vehicle we could afford without repairs we can’t afford.
God wants to hear from us. Pray often and pray for those things that would align with the heart of God.
- Ephesians 6:18
- James 4:15
God First!
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