Pray Continually

God is teaching me more than just what I'm learning in Philippians. Not only do I desire to capture these revelations/thoughts/nuggets of truth, but I thought sharing them on my blog might be a blessing to others. So here is something God taught me today ...

It seems that I do a lot more thinking than anything else when I'm driving in my car. When I'm not thinking, I'm usually praying. This morning I was doing a little of both as I was driving back home from an errand outing. I had reread the first two chapters of Philippians this morning and was allowing my thoughts to dwell on some of the truths I read. After a few minutes into my prayer, I let out a huge sigh and said, "God, how can I remember to pray for ALL the things You want me to pray for? There are so many people I know and don't know who have requested prayer. My own immediate needs tend to dominate my prayer times with You. And I have other needs aside from the urgent ones. Oh, and yes ... what about praying Scripture for others and myself? And which verses - there are soooo many of them? I'm overwhelmed. How can I pray when I'm so overwhelmed?!?!" Instantly I was flooded with peace as my mind returned to a verse I have heard and read so many times, "Pray continually." Pray now. Pray when someone enters your mind. Pray when someone requests prayer. Pray when you are burdened by something. Pray when you are thankful. Pray when you see God's glory displayed. Pray in all things.

I thank God for that reminder which blessed my soul as I was facing a potential dilemma. I hope you too are blessed with that reminder today.