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

In Psalm 139:4, God says that He knows our thoughts before they form on our tongue. With that being the case, why does Paul encourage us to pray without ceasing? Prayer is not about you informing God— He already knows everything. Rather, God invites us to pray so we can know Him more deeply: His love, His care, and Fatherly concern for each one of His children in Christ. Just as an earthly father wants to hear everything his child wants to share, God wants you to come to Him, your Heavenly Father, in every need and in every moment of joy.

Fill the quiet moments in your day between tasks with quick check-ins with God. A friend shared with me that every time she hears a siren, she prays for everyone involved. What a wonderful habit!

So, talk to Him. When you think about your children, thank Him for the blessing of them, or ask Him to meet their needs. When you are pouring a cup of coffee, praise Him with the doxology. When commuting, use your time to ask Him for guidance. Before starting work, ask for His blessings upon your efforts.

Praying continually is not about long sessions with your eyes closed and hands folded. It’s about living every moment as His child—sharing with God throughout the day. And like any good habit, praying continually develops overtime, through small, incremental steps.

Start small. Pick one new moment to pray, such as when pouring coffee. And don’t try to add another until this one becomes a habit.

Psalm 145:18 says, “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.” So, call on Him, and let Him draw near to you, give you the comfort of His promises, and shape your heart to be more like His.

I pray that after adding some new moments of prayer, your days will become one ongoing conversation with your Heavenly Father.

✝️ Pastor Deming

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