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Focused prayer is a big deal.  It is also something that God helps us with as we realize what matters.  Our calling, our passion and even the things that get our attention often are the things God desires for us to pray about.


Over the next week I will be adding a part to the e-devotions that coincide with the Week of Prayer from Vision Virginia (our partner in Virginia SBCV).  These will be prayers for mission endeavors close to us but that also happen around the world.  I ask you to join me in praying for these things over the coming week: English as a second language ministry, worship equipment for new churches, mission team training, deaf ministry leaders, disaster relief, church planting, evangelism and church revitalization.  I will share these next week in the e-devotions.


Luke 5:16  NLT

But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.


Jesus stopped to pray.  He would spend extended time and many different times in prayer.  Connecting to His Father was something that Jesus taught us was vital.


Prayer is meant to be a time to pull away.  Prayer is meant to be a time to connect to God.  Prayer is meant to be a time to focus on what is important. 


1 Thessalonians 5:17  NLT

Never stop praying.


It is an attitude.  It is a choice.  It is a connection.  Just keep on praying.


Prayer is a vital part of the life of the person who chooses to make God a priority.  Connect to God through prayer many times each day.  See God do what only God can do!

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