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Day 16: Calling on God Through Prayer

The verse from 1 Thessalonians keeps coming back to me.  I wrote earlier about the very first verse in a particular passage about being joyful.  The very next verse is just as powerful:

“Pray continually.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

Sitting down tonight to reflect over gratitude, I asked the Lord for guidance with my words.  As I finished that thought, I was struck with how awesome the power of prayer is.  Now, I realize this is not a new thought nor a new concept.  But to me, that’s the true significance in it.  The very task of prayer is simple – a conversation with God.  But how often do we take it for granted or overlook all it can do for our hearts and minds.  I know I do.  It’s easy to remember to pray when we’re struggling – whether with health, finances, or relationships.  When life is hard, we call on God for comfort, for healing, for wisdom. 

But the point is, we are so blessed to get to call on God.  Period.  When we are joyous, when we are sad, when we’re lonely … We have been blessed with the prayer.  I’m am utterly grateful in knowing I am not ever alone.  I am grateful that I have a God that wants me to pray continually.  To pray with gratitude about everything.  He wants me to turn to Him for it all.  And by turning to Him, He promises to be there for us. 

Pray continually and with gratitude.  Prayer will bring you closer to Him, renew your spirit – refresh your soul.  Pray in the shower, pray while you drive, pray while your children are upset, pray when supper is cooking, pray as you lay your head down to rest …. Prayer doesn’t have to be complex.  It’s simply conversing with the Lord.  Simply.  #livewithagratefulheart #lent2017
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