Theme: Let’s Have a LONG word of Prayer

Verse: Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you (1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18)

We’ve heard it a thousand times. It goes something like this “Let’s have a QUICK word of prayer.” It usually comes at the start of a church meeting, a big sporting event, or before we sit down for a meal. The message is, let’s get this obligatory prayer out of the way so we can get on to the “IMPORTANT” event that is before us.

What is prayer, really? Is it the bowing of our heads and reciting words we barely think about OR is it communication with God?

If prayer is communication with God, then shouldn’t our lives be one continuous prayer? Should it not be the driving force in our lives?

Communication is a two-way street. Part of prayer is our words TO God; but the other part of prayer (and probably the more important part) should be listening to what is coming FROM God; what He is telling us!

Our prayer time should be intentional, patient, and purposeful. It should not be something we rush through to get to the next order of business.

So, the next time you are tempted to have a QUICK word of prayer, know that all you are really doing is changing the form of the communication with God. Quick Prayer or Long Prayer, He hears you either way.

But do you hear Him?

Have a GREAT week!

Adapted from True Competitor by Dan Britton and Jimmy Page