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Dear Young Christian:
Prayer is a wonderful provision of God to ease our burdens, tensions and fears, and restore peace to our hearts and minds. The value of prayer as a vital factor of peace and happiness can never be overestimated. “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). The invitation to bring our requests to God doesn’t necessarily mean long hours spent on our knees. While quiet times are important, we cannot overstress the importance of constantly talking to God about everything during our daily activities. This is what is meant when it says “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17), and “praying always” (Ephesians 6:18). Habitually referring everything to God our Father in the midst of our daily routine keeps us in touch with Him so that His peace can keep our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Your Christian Friend,
Jim Hyland
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