Jeremiah 10-11, Colossians 3:18-4:18, Psalms 78:56-72, Proverbs 24:28-29
What God said to me – When you are learning a new sport the coach has you do certain motions over and over because the practice of repetitive motion builds “muscle memory” so it begins to feel natural without ever having to think about it. The same is true of your prayer life. I have told you to pray without ceasing and like any new activity, at first it seems awkward and even impossible. However, as you consciously practice and continue in it at some point it becomes a natural part of your walk – you see a guy changing a flat tire on the side of the road so you pray for his safety – you see a lady struggling with an unruly toddler in the store so you pray for her patience. There are endless possibilities of things you can pray about during the day, you just need to stay alert and begin to pray. Pray with an attitude of thanksgiving – just look around as you go through your day and like a child begin to thank Me for the things you see all around you. As you devote yourself to the practice of prayer it will soon become second nature to you and you will find yourself constantly aware of My presence so this lifelong conversation of ours becomes a walk, a way of life, and not just a moment of time each day.