A LIFE-ENRICHING HABIT
"Evening...morning, and at noon, will I pray." Psalm 55:17
An ancient European monastery perched on a high ledge was accessible only by way of a basket that was held in place by a single rope on a series of pulleys. One day a concerned visitor noticed the rope was frayed in numerous places. Hoping to relieve his anxiety, he asked the monk who was sharing the ride with him, "how often do you guys change the rope?" Stoically the cleric replied, "Whenever it breaks!" Seriously, waiting for the worst to happen before taking action is a risky life strategy. Just as common sense dictates that machinery, health, and relationships require continual attention and maintenance, the same strategy applies to your spiritual life. Because we become what we consistently practice in our walk with God, routine and repetition can be spiritual lifesavers. Spiritual excellence isn't an act; it's a habit! Consider prayer and meditation:: Rather than exceptions, they're intended to be habits you practice daily. Don't wait until the rope snaps before incorporating them into you life! Prayer must first be a spiritual discipline. God's Word designates it as a life habit and not merely and act. Paul instructs us to "pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion...be persistent in your prayers" (Ephesians 6:18 NLT). "Never stop praying" (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT). The psalmist David understood this principle. He said, "Evening...morning and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud." And Daniel practiced it too: "He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done" (Daniel 6:10 NLT). It was a routine that proved powerful and effective for both men--and it's one that will work for you too!
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word For You Today
An ancient European monastery perched on a high ledge was accessible only by way of a basket that was held in place by a single rope on a series of pulleys. One day a concerned visitor noticed the rope was frayed in numerous places. Hoping to relieve his anxiety, he asked the monk who was sharing the ride with him, "how often do you guys change the rope?" Stoically the cleric replied, "Whenever it breaks!" Seriously, waiting for the worst to happen before taking action is a risky life strategy. Just as common sense dictates that machinery, health, and relationships require continual attention and maintenance, the same strategy applies to your spiritual life. Because we become what we consistently practice in our walk with God, routine and repetition can be spiritual lifesavers. Spiritual excellence isn't an act; it's a habit! Consider prayer and meditation:: Rather than exceptions, they're intended to be habits you practice daily. Don't wait until the rope snaps before incorporating them into you life! Prayer must first be a spiritual discipline. God's Word designates it as a life habit and not merely and act. Paul instructs us to "pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion...be persistent in your prayers" (Ephesians 6:18 NLT). "Never stop praying" (1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT). The psalmist David understood this principle. He said, "Evening...morning and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud." And Daniel practiced it too: "He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done" (Daniel 6:10 NLT). It was a routine that proved powerful and effective for both men--and it's one that will work for you too!
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word For You Today
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