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Devotional 9 of 365

When prayer feels small

“Pray without ceasing.”1 Thessalonians 5:17

Reflection

Praying without ceasing isn't living on your knees — it's living aware that God is near. It can be a sigh in traffic, a thought at work, a silence before bed. When you think your prayer is small, remember: God doesn't measure by the size of the word, He measures by the direction of the heart. Talk to Him right now, just as you are.

Prayer

Lord, teach me to speak with You all day, not just at the 'right' moments. Amen.

Put it into practice

Today, pray three one-sentence prayers in ordinary moments: on waking, in the middle of the day and before sleeping.

To reflect on

What keeps you from turning small moments of the day into conversations with God?

Bible text: King James Version (public domain).