Prayer

Be joyful always: pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


If asked to define prayer, most of us would quickly say, “Something expressed in words.”  Prayer is really an attitude of the heart.  I see it more fundamentally as our being in God’s presence. Sometimes words are appropriate and sometimes they get in the way. Often they simply do not matter. Let prayer become the breath of your spirit. Let it be the beating of your heart. Where our whole selves are engaged in relationship with God, there prayer will be, even if words are not used.


Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity to pray without ceasing.  Help us to make room in our hearts to place you first in our hearts.  Amen


Peg Olmsted (reprinted from Eastridge Daily Devotional Book, 2008)