Building a Life of Continuous Communication with God
Prayer is more than just speaking words – it’s about developing an ongoing relationship and communication with God. This powerful practice allows us to both express our hearts to God and hear His heart for us.
What Does It Mean to Be a Servant of God?
A true servant of God embodies three key traits:
- Selflessness
- Humility
- Obedience
Being a servant isn’t limited to church service – it extends to every area of life including home, work, marriage, and community. Our servant character should be evident everywhere we go.
Why Is Continuous Prayer Important?
Prayer is one of the three essential pillars that churches should be built on:
- Discipleship (teaching)
- Fellowship (mutual sharing)
- Prayer (communion with God)
Living a lifestyle of prayer means maintaining constant communication with God, not just praying occasionally when we need something.
Common Misconceptions About Prayer
Many people approach prayer like:
- Trying to manipulate situations
- Using specific words to “move” God
- Only praying when in need
- Treating it like a magical practice
Instead, prayer should be about building relationship and aligning our hearts with God’s will.
Ask yourself:
- Am I treating prayer as a relationship or just a religious duty?
- Do I pray continuously or only in times of need?
- What prevents me from maintaining constant communication with God?
- How can I make prayer more natural and integrated into my daily life?
Remember: Prayer isn’t about perfect words or formulas – it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation with God throughout each day.
Life Application
This week, challenge yourself to:
- Set aside specific times each day for focused prayer
- Practice “arrow prayers” – short prayers throughout your day
- Start keeping a prayer journal
- Find an accountability partner for your prayer life
How Do We Build an Unceasing Prayer Life?
To develop continuous prayer:
- Make prayer a regular practice
- Pray for everyone, not just those we like
- Focus on relationship over requests
- Listen for God’s heart
- Stay humble and dependent on God