How do you pray without ceasing?

"How do you pray without ceasing?"
Dr. Donald Whitney answers in Honest Answers | Episode 18

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[carolfoster]

This is the best answer that I have seen on this passage of Scripture. Thank you!

[FanofAslan]

"We're never more than a thought away from prayer." Fantastic words. Thank you.

[KenPotter]

It's about your *THOUGHT* *LIFE* and keeping God involved in it.

[evelynsierra]

I agree with him 100% when I'm out I pray for the people waiting for the bus children walking to school people about to take a air plane the homeless person nursing homes shelter system children in foster care people in third world countries cities with crime and violence I can go on I'm constantly praying without ceasing I love my prayer life

[garyheaton]

Prayer includes asking, thanking, praising and being aware of the presence of God. As this guy says you are never more than a thought away from prayer.

[shakhinabanath]

This was awesome. I often feel like I'm bothering God but I want to talk to him all the time. When I'm low in spirit I sometimes don't feel worthy. Great exhortation and reminder that He is always near.

[eyesthatsmile-heartthatlov]

That is it in a nutshell. I love nice focused, concise, to the point, easy to understand answers. Thank you sir.

[michellehansen]

Thank you

Father,
Help me, help us all to not lose heart.
Help my / our love for YOU to never grow cold.
In Jesus's beautiful, powerful name amen

[williamretnaraj]

Actually, oftentimes I have seen how beautiful the trees look in mild sunshine and a very blue sky, or even the moon on a clear night and have praised God and worshiped Him (while riding my bicycle). I was pleasantly surprised that you mentioned it in the video, as it has been a very intimate thing between me and God. I'm glad the Holy Spirit draws us closer to the Father.

[ivymudzusi]

I Believe it means The Holy Spirit in us is the one who prays in us without ceasing. It's not done by carnal mind. I once visited someone in hospital after praying for her, another lady started shouting saying SHE'S NOT HUMAN, SHE'S AN ANGEL. SHE CAME LAST NIGHT WITH JESUS AND PRAYED FOR ME AND I WAS COMPLETELY HEALED. I knew nothing about what she was saying. I prayed for her. When I left the hospital I asked the Holy Spirit what was that woman talking about. Was she crazy?The Holy spirit said she was telling the truth. I went with you to pray for her. Your spirit is always working together with me. She saw you indeed. That's the life of a true Christian. I will never leave you nor forsake you. The following day I went back to the hospital and she was completely healed and discharged. I corinthians 2vs9. No eye has seen, nor ear has heard, no mind has imagine what the Lord has in store for those who love him. Only your spirit prays without ceasing which is the real you.

[CarolynDenison]

Thanks for reminding me that it's Him that saves me from self destruction. I just have to keep praying with out ceasing. Please Lord clear my mind of destructive thinking. Amen

[InfoArtistJKatTheGoodInfoCafe]

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you" take on a clearer meaning. Shalem

[mellowkemp]

Holy Spirit gave me this same understanding through the scriptures too. I called it being in constant state of communion with Christ. Essentially it’s prayer!

There is always something to be thankful for, always something you could ask for understanding on, always someone that you need to pray for. With that mindset we are always in his presence.

Great message and I love how clearly and plainly you explained it!

[AndrewSmith-syws]

This the most beautiful explanation. This is exactly where i am at. I believe in my heart and in my soul that every good thing comes from God. If i'm just going about my day and feeling happy for no reason, i always say "Thank you Jesus"...when i see someone doing something good i say "Thank you Jesus" whenever i think of how far i have come and how blessed i have been i say "Thank you Jesus"... the Lord is on my mind more than any other single thing and no it does not affect or hinder me from doing my Job infact i am more encouraged.

Thank you Jesus ❤

[Mrnoone]

Okay, so the third one @2:18 seems more likely to me than the others. Always praying about all things in your life makes sense. We are commanded to pray over meals, and over others, and for the sin that we see in the world and in our lives as well as to glorify him and lift him up with our works. Thank you! As a person who has finally accepted Christ and our Father within my life recently, I believe he is leading me to these videos and the word of God.

[JennyBre-cbtf]

Praying in the Spirit for me can be yearning without words, worded prayer, requests, giving thanks, enjoying God's creation, smiling, joy, peace - prayers spoken and unspoken God hears the heart's desires and cry - our Father is loving, faithful and true

[STEVEO-mr]

Even during the times when we are not praying about something specific, or singing songs of praise and worship, or meditating on a certain scripture or consciously acknowledging taking time to acknowledging God presents, may we always have / be experiencing this deep obvious awareness that God is always by my side (indwelling). Having a spirit of dependence that permeates all that we do, say, think and feel, having a deep abiding dependence is to pray always.

[hemarajan]

Abba Father I have all my trust in You Lord, humbly, prayfully, and faithfully I submit my both the grown up children into your hand Lord, touch them, to bring them into your fold, to give them the Spirit of wisdom and knowledge to know the kingdom of God, bring them in Your Righteous path, lead them in correct path of your desire, touch them Lord, save them, it's a mother's prayer Lord, I am desperate Lord, open their heart and mind to your love and affection, Lord for my God nothing is impossible, that's Your promise in Luke, I have no strength, I need your Devine intervention and miracle to bring the change in my family, Lord help me, you are my Lord God and Savior, Thank you and praise you giving all glory to You, Halleluiah Halleluiah, Amen

[paulamckeva]

Totally agree with this message and I thank GOD knowing that I’m on the right track of praying without ceasing.

[helenabailey]

I am so thankful I found your channel. God led me here ❤️