HOW FREQUENTLY SHOULD I PRAY?

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints." Ephesians 6:18 KJV

How is your prayer life? Is prayer a central and significant part of your life, or is it something you only do when you are with other believers? Is prayer a daily discipline for you, or do you mainly pray when you get in trouble or when you're in the mood? Do you pray when you are home alone, or only when you come to church? 

To pray regularly requires discipline. Unfortunately, most people act like a switch. It's “on and off” when it comes to prayer. They are faithful for a while, but then they fall out of prayer because they are too tired to or they are distracted by other things. How often are we supposed to pray? Our text verse gives us the answer. It says, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit...” This means we are to pray anytime there’s an opportunity, no matter where you are or what you’re doing. Use every occasion, every season, and every possible moment to pray. 

This clearly tells us that prayer is not optional for the Christian who is serious about his or her spiritual life. You must make prayer a top priority. Yet, unfortunately, prayer is largely disregarded by the average Christian today. If it’s truly in your heart to pray, you can find the time, and if your schedule is as busy as you think it is, take Ephesians 6:18 to heart. Grab any available time you can find, and make it your prayer time. 

Further Scripture Study: 1 Timothy 2:8 

Declare This: Dear Father, I have the power to say no to the distractions that keep trying to steal my time with You. I'll make prayer a top priority in my life and remain consistent from this moment onward in Jesus name Amen.