Pray Continually

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Many Christians have dedicated a special time of day when they pray. But the Bible calls us to pray continually.

 

 

OLD TESTAMENT

 

Leviticus 8:35. You shall stay at the door of the Tent of Meeting day and night seven days, and keep the LORD’s command, that you don’t die: for so I am commanded.”

1 Chronicles 16:6. with Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests with shofars continually, before the ark of the covenant of God.

Psalm 92:2. to proclaim your loving kindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night,

 

NEW TESTAMENT

 

Luke 2:37. and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.

Luke 18:1. He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,

Luke 21:36. Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Romans 12:12. rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Ephesians 6:18. with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:

Colossians 4:2. Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,

1 Thessalonians 5:17. Pray without ceasing.

 

RELATED

 

Ephesians 5:19. speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord

Philippians 3:1. Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not tiresome, but for you it is safe.

 

NOTES

There was a man in Russia called the Pilgrim. He gave his life to praying continually. You can read about it in The Way of a Pilgrim.

 

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