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Prayer

James 5:16
Confess your trespasses [ NU-Text reads Therefore confess your sins.] to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. 

Or, the prayer of a righteous woman avails much!

Prayer is the atmosphere in which we should live and breathe.  It’s an ongoing communication with the L-rd that is completely possible in which to exist 100% of the time.  “Pray without ceasing” we are so frequently told.  How often have we believers pondered this concept saying, “how L-rd, how?”

Sure, earthly distractions are commonplace in the believers life that is still bound to this earth.  One way to gain victory in a ceaseless prayer life is to practice being in His presence at all times.  

Having your mind bound to the  things of heaven and not of earth in all of your tasks will greatly increase your awareness that you are constantly in His presence.  You are seated in Christ in the heavenly places-you are already there!  (Ephesians 2:6).  Keep this thought at the front of your mind through your day.  Remember this, do you think, act, or behave differently in the privacy of your home than in front of your friends, extended family, co-workers, fellow church members or your pastor?  Why?  The L-rd is with you ALWAYS, and one more truth-He knows YOUR thoughts!  That’s the one thing you can hide from any other human in the world, but you can’t hide them from 
G-D!  Luke 11:17 says that Jesus knew the thoughts of men.  He knows what we think, therefore, we must turn our thoughts over to Him.   (2 Corinthians 10:5) This is the beginning of practicing a never ending prayer life.  If we practice being in His presence, we can talk to Him all day long about everything and anything.  Our thought life will become a lot more cleaner too, and we can be sure that our words and our works will become more positive as a result.  

I do believe we serve a Holy G-D.  I do believe there should be set times during the day where He receives our undivided attention, and our mind, as well as our bodies are completely fixed upon Him.  The morning may work best for you, or the evening, or sometime in-between.  How about twice a day, or three?  Daniel prayed three times a day, as was (and still is) the custom of the Jews.  (see Psalm 55:17, Daniel 6:10)

Besides these quiet times set aside dedicated just to the L-rd, I pray and sing all day long to Him.  I sometimes just walk around saying “Thank You L-rd” or “You are good, You are good, You are good to Israel and Your people.”  “Praise Your name, lift Your Name on high.”  These phrases and others as well as songs frequently depart from my lips as I wash dishes, fold clothes, take walks.  I also pray. Every day before I get out of bed I say, “thank You L-rd that You have anointed me and equipped me to do whatever it is You have for me to do today.”  I thank Him for His anointing on everything.  Don’t laugh, I even thank Him for His anointing for what would otherwise be mundane tasks.  Why?  Because I want to be sure that I am actually focused on what He wants me to do that day.  Am I supposed to clean my closet, or should I be taking a walk?  That walk could be the opportunity He has for me to be sharing the gospel.  The closet cleaning may cause me to be home, available for me to receive an important phone call, or be home in case someone needs me.  Better yet, I may discover clothing in that closet that another family might happen to need just at that moment.  I try to obey G-D’s voice in EVERY detail of my life, including if I should keep certain dresses or not.  I want to dress to glorify Him.  Sure enough, He allows me to agree on things, such as “I hate that color, L-rd” or “I love it, thank You!”  Yes, we do have choices and a RELATIONSHIP with the Father.  I am not speaking about us becoming robots that are programmed by Him.  He enjoys us, as we enjoy our own children and I have been learning which decisions He leaves me to make and which ones He wants me to follow His lead on.  This all comes from the practice of being in His presence at all times.  

It is crucial for every believer to make sure G-D is their life, not just included on a part time basis.  You are no longer your own, (see 1 Cor 1:19) so you might as well just surrender to the L-rd.  “You were bought at a price; therefore glorify G-D in your body and in your spirit which are G-D’s.“  (1 Corinthians 1:20)You can even still have fun and bring Him along.  He loves to go to amusement parks and gardens and swimming.  

 I talk to the L-rd about everything and anything, sometimes out loud just to keep my thoughts from getting jumbled.  I always speak positively, thanking Him in advance for being in the center of every situation, and for having me in the center of His will for my life.  This is possible for every believer to achieve.  You will find that the constant consciousness of G-D in your life will put an end to any anxieties you may suffer from.  (Philippians 4:6,7) Practice  being in His presence continuously, and you will achieve the ceaseless prayer life. 

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