Thought for the Week

Scriptures to Read:

I Thessalonians 5:17

Ephesians 6:18

Philippians 4:6-8

I Timothy 2:1-4 & 8

St. Matthew 26:41

Romans 8:26

St. Matthew 7:7-8

When I was young, I was somewhat baffled by I Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing." I could not think how a person could be constantly in prayer, like 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It simply seemed impossible. I also did not believe it was a suggestion but rather a command. God wanted me to pray. I could believe that. I watched adults around me. Some seemed to be praying people and did a good job I think but only few prayed for longer...