Thursday, December 07, 2006

"Be joyful always. Pray Continually. Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God's will for you in Christ."
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Yeah, so...just so ya know-
the greek that's used for "pray continually" in this passage = Come To Rest.
Whoa mama. That's a pretty heavy command our wonderful God gives. This idea that prayer is not some tedious chore to accomplish so much as it is coming to just be and relax and rest in His arms. Relationship, love, companionship, enjoyment of one another.
This is quite a glimpse of our Maker's heart. He has made us creatures, objects of His longing, that must be constantly reliant on Him, ever-resting in His approval, enjoyment, and acceptence.

Fight for it, wait and be still until this is your deepest reality and truth. Rest in Him continually, without end, unceasingly. It will no less than alter your whole exisitence.