How Do We Schedule Prayer?

There are many times in our life we are extremely motivated to pray. A crisis, hope, all consuming fear will drive us quickly to our knees. It is almost an instant reflex - a cry for help to the God who can.

But prayer and God is much more than a relief system, it is about a relationship - and they take time and effort. As we grow in the area of prayer, a daily time set aside to pray is a valuable and powerful tool in our walk with the Lord.

I Thessalonians 5:17 encourages us to 'pray without ceasing'. Although the constant action of prayer continually is not feasible, our attitudes can be in tune to talking or listening to God all through the day. It should become a natural part of our thinking, not only in our scheduled prayer time but through the chaos each day may bring.

God desires that prayer become an ongoing opportunity we engage in by quietly praising, thanking and leaning on Him at any moment. But along with this constant attitude of prayer, there should be a daily commitment to pray. A time to intentionally focus only on prayer.

Scheduling a prayer time reveals the priority we place on prayer. If we make a scheduled time to pray, we are less likely to forget to do it or put it off until a later time (which usually never happens). Anything important enough for us is something we make time for. The benefits of prayer are eternal treasures from the Word of God and the opportunity to talk with God our Father to share our hearts and needs.

Will you determine today that prayer will be a priority? Will you make the choice to begin each day in prayer. Begin small and watch God multiply blessings in your life.

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