August 7, 2021

“pray without ceasing” —1 Thessalonians 5:17

I love you, My child! You are filled with joy today! Know My heart too is filled with joy! It brings Me great pleasure to see you rejoice in My blessings. Things have been rough recently, My child. You were sad and heart-broken. You struggled. But in all that, something happened—you grew close to Me! All of a sudden, your prayers weren’t rushed or recited. You didn’t pray out of obligation. We talked. We had real open conversation. I love it when we do that. I love when you’re in My Presence. I want us to continue to talk throughout the day, every moment actually. That is how to pray without ceasing. You don’t have to be on your knees, eyes closed, hands folded when you pray. I see your heart more than the position of your body. And you don’t need to say fancy words & phrases in your prayer. No need to try and impress Me. Just say what’s on your heart & mind. I already know—I just want to hear you tell Me. While I Am your Heavenly Father, I Am also your friend. So you don’t need to be overly formal with Me. Today, you are joyous! I love that you thanked Me without feeling a need to pay Me back; only a loving response to thank Me. So keep praying…never cease! I love hearing from you in thanks, lament, and supplication. I love you, My child!

“but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” —Philippians 4:6 (ESV)

“‘Martha, Martha,’ the Lord answered, ‘you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.’” —Luke 10:41-42

“Instead, I have called you friends” —John 15:15