The King James Version says "instant in prayer," which simply means to be steadfast 'in prayer.' Do not give up in prayer. How can we, however, be constantly in prayer? If one views prayer as only meaning presenting words of supplication and petition to God, we realize that we cannot do this. We who have consecrated our lives to God should live with thoughts that are in constant communication with God, no matter what we are doing. Nevertheless, at the same time we should regularly set aside time to pray formally to God in the name of our Lord Jesus. We should never give up in our prayers to our Heavenly Father, no matter what circumstances should arise in our lives. The communication with God, rightly exercised in our hearts, brings to us rejoicing.
Related scriptures: Psalm 32:6; Psalm 55:17; Matthew 5:44; Matthew 6:5-7; Matthew 9:6-15; Matthew 14:23; Matthew 24:20; Matthew 26:36; Matthew 26:41; Mark 13:33; Mark 14:38; Luke 6:12; Luke 6:28; Luke 11:2-4; Luke 18:1; Luke 21:36; Luke 22:46; John 16:26; Acts 1:14; Romans 8:26; 1 Corinthians 14:15; Colossians 1:9; 4:2; Colossians 4:12; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; 1 Timothy 2:8.
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Always Pray and Never Lose Hope -- Paul Lagno
Instant in Prayer -- The Dawn
Prayer in the Christian's Life -- The Dawn
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The Mind of Prayer -- The Dawn
The Privilege and Power of Prayer -- Irwin Doran
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