In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, it says to "pray without ceasing". Cease means to end; stop. How do you pray without stopping? I can't talk all day; it's impossible. My career demands I talk a lot, but then I like to be quiet at home. At some point, I have to eat, and I can't stand mouths full while talking. Sooner or later, I have to sleep, and I can't really rest while talking. So, what does it mean to pray without ceasing?
I believe it's a mind thing instead of a mouth thing. I believe it starts by noticing Him in everything. It is being aware of Him at all times. It is acknowledging Him in good times and bad.
Like when He sends me a breeze while I mow the yard, I thank Him for His provision. When I set boundaries for students and keep them, I realize He protects me because He loves me. When I sit at a red light, I see His timing is perfect. When I hear a child throwing a fit in the store, I know He creates each life with a purpose. When I see a full moon, I smile because His beauty is breathtaking.
What does "pray without ceasing" look like for you?
