How often is a Christian supposed to pray according to the Bible? Is it a certain number of times or hours a day?
Pray Continually
(Ephesians 6:18) And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
(1 Thessalonians 5:17) Pray continually
(Colossians 4:2) Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving NKJV
(Luke 18:1) Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
When the Bible says to pray continually, it doesn’t mean we are supposed to be on our knees twenty-four hours a day. It does mean that in everything we do, we are always to have God on our minds. As we go throughout our day, God can always be in our thoughts. When we talk about praying always, a person should keep in mind that praying can occur more than just at Church, or when you are on your knees at the foot of your bed.
Prayer can be while you are driving a car, on your job, cooking supper, or any number of other daily activities that keep us busy. It can be as simple as thanking God for a beautiful day, or it could be asking Jesus for help when the car starts sliding on a wet road.
Never Neglect Prayer Time
It is very important that we do not neglect the one on one time we need with God. There should always be dedicated time set aside in our day to talk with God. We should put down our cell phones and any other distractions that can cause us to not be focused on our praying. This might be in the morning for some, and at night for others.
If a husband or wife were to neglect speaking to their spouse for a few days, you could expect they would soon find themselves in a very unhealthy relationship. There has to be constant communication between them, just as we have to keep our prayer lives constant. As it is with the husband and wife, not talking to God on a continual basis will quickly cause our relationship with him to not function as it should. Prayer should not just be often, but very often!
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