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There is a scripture, from 1 Thessionians 5, v 16 to "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing, in all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus."
Hmm, to pray without ceasing. Lord help me or rather us to know how to do just that. To pray without ceasing. 1st, we all know the Morning Offering Prayer, I hope. We also have some even shorter prayers that can come out of our mouth ---without ceasing.
I was taught the importance of praying short prayers called "ejaculations." These are also known as an aspirations. These are short prayers meant to be memorized and repeated throughout the day. These prayers are meant to help us continually turn our thoughts toward God.
Examples: "Lord have mercy. Thank you God. Open my eyes God--*(to find lost items.) Come Holy Spirit. Jesus help me, or help Jesus help! Forgive me Lord, to name a few.
One of my favorites when outside, driving, or anywhere, is to say: "Wow, God, Wow! or Praise the Lord!"
You can say, "Raise a Hallelujah" *when frustrated or angry, or "Glory to God!!" Now, remember to say these with love in your heart and not in vain or taking God's name fliptingly.
We must redirect our thoughts up, to rise up out of whatever pit or crippled state we are in. Which brings to light the fact that we are told there’s power in the Word of God, for it is a sword in our hand that does battle against the enemy! To speak the Word, no matter how short the quote--will send darkness, bad attitudes, and temptations away that the devil uses to cause us grief in life.
So to speak very short prayers that are simply very short quotes from scriptures is very important. For example, "I shall not fear. I trust in the lord. Lean not up on your own understanding. Believe!! Believe nothing is impossible with God. This 'battle belongs to the Lord!! Thy Will be done! This is the Day that the Lord has made I will rejoice in it and be glad."
More examples could be listed, but now is the time for you to write down your favorite quotes and begin to make them a part of your praying without ceasing, rejoicing always and in all things GIVE THANKS to God for God knows what He is doing in your life for your salvation!!
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from Immaculate Heart of Mary church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 54 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 28 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
