Pray without ceasing: What did Paul mean? Dont we need to go about our lives, work and spend time with family and friends?

But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, 13 and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their

The command to pray without ceasing should motivate rather than intimidate us. Armed with joy and thankfulness, we can overflow in prayer.

Well, it was the last Lords Day that I had you turn to 1 Thessalonians chapter 5 for just some practical reminders, and I want to go back there again this evening. There are three verses t

How can we learn to pray without ceasing? Embrace discipline. Carry Gods word with you. Focus on him who hears you. Believe that you were made to pray.

Joie started the children's program with prayer, then sang with the kids. Six-year- old Emmanuel squirmed in his seat when she prayed again ...

Pray without ceasing. . 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ... time when you read the Bible and pray, but you lack a sense of God's presence in your life.

Pray to God at all times, but dont think you can twist Gods arm by repeating your requests. He seeks heartfelt, authentic fellowship.

Our text this morning is one verse, chapter 5 and verse 17. First Thessalonians 5:17 says, Pray without ceasing. The apostle Paul, in this simple and specific command, calls on Christians to p