PRAY ALWAYS

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 

DATE: TUESDAY JUNE 25TH 2024

TOPIC: PRAY ALWAYS

MEMORISER

Pray without ceasing.1Thessalonians 5:17

READ

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18

16. Rejoice evermore.

17. Pray without ceasing.

18. In every thing give thanks: for this is thewill of God in Christ Jesus concerning yoU.

MASSAGE:

Prayer is often defined as aconversation with God. However, itis much more than that; it establishesa connection with the very One whobreathed life into you. Thus, if youwant to know who God is and thesecrets to life that only He has, youmust learn to pray without ceasing.

From the Bible reading for today, wecan see that God wants His childrento pray without having a break. Thisis possible only if yoU see prayer ascommunicating with God as a Fatherand a Friend.

Many people think that it is difficultto pray for an hour. Some have evenasked me how it is possible to praythroughout the day. Well, it is veryeasy. Start by praising God withspiritual songs and hymns. PraiseHim in words, thinking of all Hisbenefits and blessings in times pastand mention them one affer theother. Thank Him for every memberof your family; mention their namesone after the other and thank Himfor the times He healed or savedthem from evil. Thereafter, ask Himfor forgiveness and mercy, then tableyour requests. Before you know it,you will have spent an hour praying.

KEY POINT

Pray without ceasing.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR 2 KINGS 8:1-9:13 ACTS 16:16-40

HYMN 20 - CHRISTIAN, SEEK NOT YET REPOSE
1 Christian, seek not yet repose;
Hear thy guardian angel say,
"Thou art in the midst of foes:
Watch and pray!"

2 Principalities and powers ,
Mustering their unseen array,
Wait for thy unguarded hours:
"Watch and pray."

3 Gird thy heavenly armour on;
Wear it every night and day
Ambush'd lies the evil one:
"Watch and pray."

4 Hear the victors who o'ercame;
Still they mark each warrior's way;
All with one sweet voice exclaim,
"Watch and pray!"

5 Watch, as if on that alone
Hung the issue of the day;
Pray, that help may be sent down:
Watch and pray.

6 Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
Him thou lovest to obey;
Hide within thy heart His word
"Watch and pray!"