Pray Without Ceasing

"Pray without ceasing."  I Thessalonians 5:17.  Prayer is a part of the Christian armour that enables us to overcome the wiles of Satan.  Prayer is our access unto God through Jesus Christ.  Prayer allows us the privilege of speaking to God.  In prayer, we can ask and give thanks for what has already been received.  In prayer, we should find strength and joy.  The verse exhorts us to be a person of prayer.  We are not simply to pray when we have need.  We are to be always in prayer.  When we find ourselves in turmoil, prayer should be a resource where we seek help.  When we find ourselves in joy, prayer should be filled with thanksgiving.  We should not abandon prayer when life is troublesome.  Neither should we fail to pray when life is going well.  Daniel, in captivity, prayed three times daily.  The situation of his life did not make him lose sight of his opportunity to pray.  The psalmist prayed at morning, noon, and at evening.  Prayer is to be constant.  Prayer are moments when we speak to the strongest of the Strong, the wisest of the Wise, the greatest of the Great.  Prayer brings us into the presence of the Creator.  Prayer brings us before the throne of the Almighty.  Do not cease to pray.