I Peter 5:20 – A mediator is a go-between. Jesus made it possible for us to approach God in prayer.

Sadly, the privilege of prayer is often under-used.

I Thessalonians 5:17 – Pray without ceasing. This does not mean to literally pray all the time, but to be in a prayerful mindset. We should be able to pray at any time. Compare language in II Samuel 9:7.

The best example of prayer without ceasing is the prayer life of Jesus:

• Luke 18:1; Ephesians 8:16; Colossians 4:2; II Thessalonians 5:17

• Luke 3:21 – Jesus prayed after baptism. This is the best thing to do after baptism!

• Mark 1:35 – He started His day in prayer.

  • I Peter 5:8-9 – Resisting the devil by praying is the best way to start your day.

• Matthew 15:36 – Jesus prayed at mealtime.

• Mark 14:23 – Jesus prayed at the close of His day. This is the same day Jesus fed 5,000 people and learned of John the Baptist’s death. It was a busy and sad day, but He prayed!

• Luke 6:12-13 – Jesus prayed when choosing the 12 apostles. We should likewise pray when making important decisions.

  • James 4:13-14 – We must take God’s will into consideration when making decisions.

• Luke 9:28; Matthew 17:1-2 – Compare Romans 12:2. The same Greek word is translated as both transformed and transfigured.

• Mark 14:32 – Jesus prayed before crucifixion. See John 27:28. He was praying that His time on the cross would be short (John 10:18).

• Luke 23:34, 46 – Jesus prayed at death. He prayed for His enemies and for God to receive His spirit.

As we live, so will we die! Let us live a life of praying without ceasing.

If our prayer life imitates Jesus, it won’t be long between our last prayer and our last breath.

I Peter 3:12 – God hears the prayers of the righteous.