Pray Without Ceasing

Day 5: February 21^st Thursday

Scripture: 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."

The Apostle Paul wrote two letters to the Thessalonian Christians.  They had heard the gospel and because of their faith they were suffering.  Paul writes to encourage them, he writes with thanksgiving for them.  Paul reminds them of Christ’s love for them and urges them to act with that same self-giving love.  

Read the scripture from 1 Thessalonians. Paul tells them to “pray without ceasing.”

One way the ancient Christians practiced this “praying without ceasing” is called The Jesus Prayer.  When you are doing a task that doesn't require a lot of brain power like washing the dishes, working on a car, etc. repeat in your mind "Jesus Christ, have mercy on me."

Today try to think this sentence over and over again no matter what you are doing.  At the end of the day, think about how your day would have been different if you weren’t always saying, "Jesus Christ, have mercy on me."

In our print prayer journals we have a space for Notes, Ideas, Drawings, and Observations.  Feel free to keep your own journal.  Or share your ideas, prayers, and observations in the comments section below.