Paul gives us an outline for prayer in
1 Thessalonians 16-18:
1. Rejoice always (Count your blessings…often)
2. Pray without ceasing (Be prayerful throughout the day…’Lord, help me with this meeting,’or ‘give me wisdom as I have this conversation,’ and ‘Lord give me strength and energy as I finish my work day’, and ‘help all of me to be present with my family this evening.’
3. Give thanks in everything (family, employment, opportunities, the beauty around us, God’s faithfulness, God’s grace, Jesus’ sacrifice for us…)
If we do this our load will be lighter, our outlook better and our attitude positive.
“Rejoice always, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Keith Madison
SCORE International