Devotion: Pray!

I am one of those people who loves to talk. I love being with people and learning their stories and sharing mine. My parents say I’ve always been this way…even though everything that has come out of my mouth doesn’t always make sense. I process my thoughts out loud, too, and even my friends have trouble understanding what I’m trying to say at times.

How awesome is it that we have a God who encourages us to talk to him…about everything! What a blessing for people who like to talk like me as well as those who keep more to themselves. He always listens, never interrupts, and never passes judgment–no matter how confusing and difficult our prayers seem. It is such a comfort that in any situation and at any time or place we can talk to and worship our amazing heavenly Father through prayer.

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (I Thess. 5:16-18)

Lord, thank you for the gift of prayer and allowing us to come to you. May we come to you in all circumstances in life, knowing that you are always there for us. We love you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Published February 4, 2009

1 Thessalonians 5 Devo-Prayer

Related Resources

From Surviving to Thriving Back at School

This is the second devotion on the back to school year. Stress and social anxieties that accompany school experiences, but God is with us. He cares for us as our refuge and strength in trouble.

Starting Seasons Smoothly

This is the first devotion dedicated to transitioning back to a new school year. As we enter a new season, let’s embrace our new routines and live daily in God’s presence and providence.

The JOY of Living Love for Servant Events

This Bible study series reviews five scriptural stories of people who were called out of some particular place or situation by God and into service to Him and to others. This series was originally created to serve LCMS Servant Events during their week-long programming.

Heart of a Servant

In this six part Bible study and devotion series, we will look at what the a servant heart looks like. Explore how God is and makes us willing, prayerful, compassionate, brave, broken, and hopeful servants. This study was originally designed for 2018 LCMS Servant Events being held over a week.

Real. Present. God. for Servant Events

Real. Present. God. is a six session study with parallel devotions that takes passages from the book of Psalms, full of material about our God’s power and presence.