Explain the command to “pray without ceasing.”
It does not mean praying non-stop, 24 hours a day. Literally the phrase pictures prayer like a hacking cough — always right below the surface, ready to erupt. We are to pray to God throughout the day the way two close friends who work together keep up a running conversation: not continuous, but always ready, touching everything in life. When we realize God is the best friend we have, there is nothing we won't bring to Him.
Also asked: What does it mean to pray without ceasing according to 1 Thessalonians 5:17? · How should Christians pray throughout the day to follow the command in 1 Thessalonians 5:17?
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How can I cultivate a constant conversation with God like a close friend throughout my daily life?
Source: The Basics The Basics, Unit 2, Lesson 2-5 — The Supply Line–Prayer
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