pray without ceasing
Prayer is an act of faith. Faith is not only a disposition, but an act (Hebrews 11) which goes on in the face of opposition and in spite of so many things. Prayer like faith is realistic. It doesn’t pretend that serious, even threatening problems don’t exist. But it brings those problems to God and acts, regardless.
If there’s one thing we will know living in this world, there are always huge issues that need addressed. Beginning in our personal lives; the lives of our loved ones and families; in our communities in general and in Christ; in local, state, national and international politics; everywhere.
Paul’s call for the church to pray without ceasing is a call for communities of faith as well as each of us individually to make prayer a priority of practice in faith. Believing that God is present, even if the answer neither seems forthcoming, or is all but lost to us. In a way, the first step and action of faith, which will lead to God’s help, if we don’t give up.
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