APR 25

1 Thessalonians 5:17
Memorise Luke 18:1
“Pray without ceasing.”

Prayer is so important that it is to be done without ceasing. It should become second nature to a believer. Wherever he or she is, at whatever time, concerning big issues or in small things, the believer can come boldly before the throne of God and make his requests. A writer says it this way, “Prayer must cover all things, be in every place, find itself in all seasons, and embrace everything, always, and everywhere.”

We need to remember what a privilege it is to pray. Our Lord Jesus Christ, speaking through the Apostle Paul, assures you that you may pray without ceasing. There isn’t a moment that prevents us from praying. Here you have permission to come before the King of kings and Lord of lords, at any time of need. Remember that appointments have to be made when we need to see any important official. They only work on certain days and certain hours. King Ahasuerus in the days of Esther the queen, would not let anyone approach him in his palace except when they were called. Here Jesus, the King of kings calls His people everywhere to come to Him at all times. Unless king Ahasuerus stretched out his sceptre to pardon anyone who came to him without prior appointment, they will be slain; but our King never withdraws His sceptre. It is always stretched out, and whosoever desires to come to Him may come now, and at any time. It is also a command. Obeying and persevering in prayer will only bring God’s blessing in your life. “Pray without ceasing” if you want God’s richest blessings in all your work and your life.

Pray without ceasing for the salvation of your loved ones. Never give up. As long as you have breath, you need to remember them and ask for God’s mercy upon them that they might not perish but have everlasting life. Pray for your daily needs and you know that your needs are many. Satan is as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Temptations abound. Take the weapon of all-prayer and you need fear no foe.

Thought: Pray without ceasing for the Lord never ceases to hear you.
Prayer: O Father in heaven, help me to pray without ceasing.