1 Thessalonians 5:17
"Pray continually."
NIV
Remember, before cordless phones, how those old curly phone cords could be
stretched and stretched and stretched? In fact I recall when my kids were small,
that the 4 foot phone cord, in the kitchen eventually stretched to more than
three times that length due to the fact that I was always stretching it to its'
limit. A friend would call and amidst our conversation that curly cord would
stretch over to the sink as I washed dishes. It would follow me to the washer
and dryer on laundry day, to the back door to let the dogs in or out and over to
the living room door to check on the kids in the play area.
All this stretching occurred because communication between stay-at-home moms was
invaluable. Sorrows as well as joys were shared. Problems were discussed and
worked through. Decisions were made. Friendships were forged and relationships
were strengthen, all because that old curly phone cord had the ability to
stretch and stretch and stretch.
Learning to pray continually is also a stretch. And yet the forging of this
discipline is invaluable when it comes to the results continual prayer offers.
When we stretch ourselves to include God in everything we think and say and do
sorrows are more easily borne. Joy is multiplied. Decisions are wiser and less
stressful. Problems are seen from a new perspective and our relationship with
Jesus Christ is strengthened as we discover that He is the best and greatest
friend we will ever have the privilege of knowing.
Prayer: Father God, we thank you for the privilege of prayer; being able to
speak with you at any time, under any circumstance, in any place. Bless us daily
through the prompting of your Holy Spirit to stretch our times of communication
with you, more and more, until it becomes natural to pray continually. In
Christ's name we ask. Amen.
Lynne Phipps
lynnephipps@hotmail.com
Atlin, B.C.
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