St. Paul says that we should pray constantly. How can you make each and every moment of your day a prayer?
Ex: eating, sports, etc.
2006-10-30 15:07:52 · 22 answers · asked by simplyxkelly 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Prayer is something that happens in your mind and spirit. You don't need to move your mouth or close your eyes to pray.
When you eat, thank God, but chat with him, too. Tell him how much you're enjoying it, or how you wish there was some more pepper. When you're playing sports, keep the dialogue open. Share with him what you're thinking and feeling the same way you'd chat with your friends about the game.
The point and purpose is openness and fellowship with your creater. Praying continually is hanging out with God.
2006-10-30 15:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by Privratnik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I start my day with prayer... praying for knowledge of God's will for me and the power to carry that out. Asking that my actions, words and thoughts bring Him glory and honor.... and I end my day in thanksgiving to God, giving him praise and confessing my faults... then the whole day is covered... especially since I am thinking about Him and the promise I made in the morning or the things I will have to talk with Him about at night. My work can be a form of prayer. Whenever I have tasks that are tedious and demeaning I try to remember the big picture and offer myself to God remembering that while my boss may not notice my effort, my attitude or my willingness to help out.... My God will.
2006-10-30 23:55:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sweetserenity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just means keep an attitude of prayer. whenever you feel an urge to pray go ahead. If we went into our prayer closets and stayed there we would not accomplish the will of
god in our lives. when ever you see a need pray for it. Just keep that attitude all day.
2006-10-30 23:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by Mickey M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to not stop praying, just like you wouldn't quit talking to a family member or close friend. Just keep a prayerful attitude, you don't have to be saying a prayer all the time, just be ready to listen to the Lord and talk to him whenever you can.
2006-10-30 23:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by b.reynolds 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LOL
I have read stories about monks that would try this. Many made it as long as a day but that was it. The way I deal with that is to always remember that GOD is right here right now and all I have to do is say "hi".Like right now I know he knows more about why I am typing this then I ever will. Its not Prayer without ceasing but it is a knowledge that bidden or not bidden GOD is present.
May GOD richly bless you.
2006-10-30 23:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by Bye Bye 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not what he ment and you know it. It is saying to pray dayly. Pray when you get up , pray before each time you eat and pray when you go to bed. Now I know you the answer to your own question. The Lord loves you and always will. if you are a sinner we all are. The Lord will forgive you.
2006-10-30 23:23:07 · answer #6 · answered by ldp999000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pray constantly by having a "running" conversation going with God at all times. It becomes a habit after a while.
2006-10-30 23:13:41 · answer #7 · answered by lookn2cjc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*My secret* is to view each moment through the eyes of the "Unknown biblical character" JABEZ. Consider his situation at that time, he was the 3rd of three brothers; the "unknown saint." In spite of this preset recognition faux pas, he stood up with the faith that the Almighty was helping him. Jabez recognised each moment in his life as a continual blessing and he kept in touch by continually praying.
1Ch. 4:9-10 explains his story.
2006-10-30 23:31:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul says to offer everything up in prayer...that doesn't mean pray constantly.
after all, jesus didn't pray 100% of his lifetime - he did pray a lot, but not ALL the time, and he was perfect!
2006-10-30 23:10:15 · answer #9 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
He said to pray incessantly. But obviously you don't have to take that literally. Instead, we should stay in communication w/ God as often as we can. When you have a quiet moment, or something is weighing on your mind, talk to God. It's advice to live our lives in harmony w/ His will. To always remember that God is invisible, but we aren't, so we should try to act like we deserve God's love.
2006-10-30 23:11:48 · answer #10 · answered by Rocker Chick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋