Summary: As our bodies need food, our souls need time with our Father. The words of 1 Thessalonians 5 are beautifully simple, “pray continually.” The Bible is bursting with words about the importance of prayer to the wellbeing of our souls. As an engine needs gas to run, as our bodies need food for energy, our souls need time and communion with our Father. Prayer is habit-forming. Once you experience the blessings of a flourishing relationship with God, prayer becomes as easy and vital as breathing. But many of us need to begin by setting aside structured time to pray. Prayer is simply talking to God. It’s important to set aside time each day to pray, but we should also always remember that we can pray anytime, anywhere. No ceremony or specific location is required. Pray first thing in the morning. Pray between reading emails at work. Pray on your way home. Remember that prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue. God wants to hear from His children, but we also need time to listen to what He has to say. Let’s practice being intentional about setting aside time for prayer. It’s often in these times of true communion with God that He’ll prompt us to reach out to someone in our life with His Good News. Let’s be people who are committed to spending time with Him and following His leadings.
