Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God is Christ Jesus for you.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 : New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Psalm 55:17 : New King James Version (NKJV)
Although Daniel knew that the document had been signed, he continued to go to his house, which had windows in its upper room open toward Jerusalem, and to get down on his knees three times a day to pray to his God and praise him, just as he had done previously.
Daniel 6:10 (NSRV)
Prayer Promptings
- Newness
- Needs
- Blessing
- Burdens
- Sin
We serve a God who is in the need-meeting business. Whenever you discover a physical, emotional, or spiritual need, you should allow that need to prompt you to pray. – The Battle Plan for Prayer, p. 59
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30 (NSRV)
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Psalm 22:1a (NSRV)
God in Heaven, Please help me to make prayer my first response to every situation that occurs in my life. Instead of worrying, instead of complaining, instead of taking credit, instead of celebrating without You, teach me to come to You BEFORE going anywhere or to anyone else. It brings me comfort to know that I can never be in a place that You’re not already there to hear me and to help me. You are my peace and my salvation. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.