Seems like God has me on a Prayer Enlightenment Journey, and it’s popping up everywhere, just like those white cars you start noticing the minute you buy one. I get it, Lord, I hear you loud and clear. Apparently, it’s time to amp up my communication with God!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’ll be straight with you, I’ve never considered myself as a “prayer warrior.” Sure, I know the benefits.. My mom was a champ at it. She\u2019d wake up at 4 am every morning to pray fervently for her children and grandchildren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When she passed away, my siblings and I felt like we had inherited her early morning prayer duty. Let\u2019s just say I tossed that responsibility back faster than a boomerang. 4 am prayer duty? Thanks, but no thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But now, it feels like prayer is chasing me down. It\u2019s like God has issued a divine memo: \u201cDonna, it\u2019s time to get serious about prayer.\u201d And you know what? I\u2019m finally ready to listen. I\u2019m not just praying out of habit anymore; I\u2019m praying with purpose and intentionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s become my way to focus, gain perspective, and deepen my faith and hope. Plus, it\u2019s a comforting reminder that God\u2019s got everything under control, so why should I stress about anything?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I remember hearing Kenneth Copeland say, “I don\u2019t pray for more than 15 minutes at a time, but I don\u2019t go 15 minutes without praying!” The Apostle Paul chimed in too, in 1 Thessalonians 5:17: \u201cPray without ceasing!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I’m sure that neither Kenneth OR Paul means that we should be praying non-stop. I believe it means it is about living in a constant state of God-awareness, carrying that connection with us all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prayer becomes a lifestyle when we recognize that God is always with us, involved in our thoughts and actions. So why not acknowledge Him all the time?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
God\u2019s been dropping these little nuggets of wisdom on me, and I feel compelled to share them. This one\u2019s about making prayer as natural as breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about it\u2014we don\u2019t have to remind ourselves to breathe; it\u2019s automatic. And just like holding our breath isn\u2019t sustainable, trying to limit our moments with God leaves us spiritually gasping for air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We need His presence constantly, and He\u2019s always with us, so let\u2019s discard the idea that we don\u2019t have time to pray. Talking to God should be as easy and natural as chatting with a close friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So here\u2019s the nugget: Embrace prayer as a natural, life-sustaining practice. Let it become as effortless and essential as breathing. God\u2019s right there, ready for every conversation, every breath, every moment. Why don’t we take a deep breath and dive in?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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