Christian Foundations

Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. --Ephesians 6:18

When comedian Harpo Marx visited New York City many years ago, local charities bombarded him with requests to appear at their benefits.

One woman, in particular, was especially tenacious. In just two days, she called him more than a dozen times. Marx very reluctantly agreed to appear at her organization’s function.

To further butter him up, she offered to personally escort him to the event. As they got ready to leave the hotel room, the phone began to ring once again. She asked him, “Don’t you want to go back and answer it?”

Harpo Marx somewhat wittingly and wearily replied, “Why bother? It’s undoubtedly you again!”

Aren’t you glad that when you pray you never have to worry about God getting tired of hearing your requests? As a matter of fact, it is quite the opposite. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, the Bible says to “pray continually” and to give thanks in all circumstances.

God wants you to talk to Him. He wants to listen to what you have to say. In fact, He tells us in Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

He wants to hear your prayers today!

Prayer Challenge: Thank God for the opportunity to boldly come before His throne with your prayers today and every day.