Are You Texting Heaven? Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 The text messaging phenomenon can help illustrate - though never fully capture - the spirit of prayerfulness God desires for us. Just like the convenience of prayer, texting a friend anytime, anywhere, makes the frequency of private communication possible in situations where voice communication is impossible or disruptive. Frequent prayer is exactly what the apostle Paul deeply desired in the lives of New Testament believers when he advised them to pray without ceasing. He used the adverb translated without ceasing that other Greek writers of his day used to describe a hacking cough. What a convincing way to communicate the spirit of prayerfulness that should pervade our lives. Prayer was as natural as breathing to Paul, and he wanted believers to devote themselves to this prayerful attitude of constant dependence on God. He was saying that no occasion is too small, no decision too insignificant, not to be covered with prayer. We cant pray every minute, but we can pray frequently - while driving, while eating, even while texting. Prayer allows us to listen to our heavenly Father and become more like Him in the process. Ask God to infiltrate your life with the powerful spirit of prayerfulness.
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 23:33:26 +0000
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