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Prayer in a Daily Life · HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®

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  Good morning and welcome to Have Faith, Let It Begin. If you didn't get a chance
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  to listen to Monday's episode, I suggest you take a look at it.
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  It was pretty good. It's called Faith at Work.
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  And if you did, then you're ready for today's episode. Because today,
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  wherever you're listening right now, on your way to work, at home,
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  with your morning coffee, or maybe during a walk, I want you to know this.
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  I am grateful you're here today because we're talking about prayer.
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  Not just the kind of prayer we think about in church, but the kind that weaves
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  its way into our everyday, ordinary moments.
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  Have Faith, Let It Begin starts right now.
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  Music.
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  Welcome to Have Faith, Let It Begin. As we are talking about a prayer and a
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  daily life, we mentioned that prayer is not just the kind of prayer we think
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  about in church, but the kind that weaves its way into our everyday, ordinary moments.
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  For a long time, I thought prayer had to be normal.
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  You know, head bowed, hands folded, perfect words.
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  And don't get me wrong, there's plenty of time for that, and there's different ways we can do it.
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  But I realized that some of the most powerful prayers in my life have been the simplest ones.
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  I remember one day rushing out the door, running late, stressed out,
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  and in that moment, I whispered, God, please help me get through this day.
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  It wasn't fancy, it wasn't long, but it was real. And you know what?
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  God showed up in many little ways throughout that day.
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  Through encouragement from a friend, through a sense of calmness in a moment
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  of chaos, through strength I didn't know I had.
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  Yeah, prayer isn't about performance. It's about connection.
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  So I want to look into the Bible this morning and look at 1 Thessalonians 5, verses 16 through 18.
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  Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances,
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  for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
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  That phrase, pray continually, used to intimidate me. It definitely did.
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  How could I possibly pray all day?
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  But I came to the understanding differently now, now that I'm in ministry school.
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  It doesn't mean we're on a mission to pray 24-7.
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  You don't have to be on your hands and knees and you're praying 24-7.
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  What it means is it's keeping the line open with God, talking to him throughout
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  the day, like you would with a close friend.
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  Think about it. You don't call your best friend once a week and then ignore them.
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  You send quick text messages. You check on them. You share little moments with
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  them. That's what prayer can be like with you and God.
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  It's constant. It's natural. It's woven into your life.
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  So how can we practice a prayer in a daily life?
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  Here's some three ways that I can maybe share with you that may help you.
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  Number one, start and end your day with a prayer. It could be as simple as,
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  thank you, Lord, for this morning. And be with me tonight.
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  Number two, pray in the pauses, waiting in line, driving in traffic,
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  walking to your next meeting.
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  Those moments can become a prayer time.
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  And number three, pray with gratitude. Instead of only asking, start by thanking.
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  Gratitude shifts our perspective and opens our hearts.
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  I found that the more I make prayer a rhythm of my life, the more peace and clarity I experience.
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  Even in the middle of chaos.
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  Finally, let me just say this. I want you to be aware that you already can and
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  you have probably just talked to God.
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  So be honest, be real, and be yourself. He's not looking for the perfect words.
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  He's looking for your heart. And I want to invite you into this conversation.
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  So if you practice prayer in your daily life and you've experienced God's presence
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  in a simple prayer moment.
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  Share your story with me, with us.
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  Email me, angel at havefaithletitbegin.com or visit us at our website.
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  Remember, you're not alone in this because we're all family. Let's pray.
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  Heavenly Father, thank you for your gift of prayer.
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  Thank you, Lord, that we can come together with you anytime, anywhere.
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  This morning, I pray for every listener today that you remind them you're only a whisper away.
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  So teach us to pray continually, to give thanks in every circumstance,
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  and to rest in your presence in your name.
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  In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. And that's all I've got for you today.
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  Join me tomorrow as I discuss with you another amazing way to start our October 1st, 2025.
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  That's right. We're starting October
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  with a bang. It's going to be called Loneliness and God's Presence.
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  Yeah, that's tomorrow's episode. So remember, stay safe, drive safe,
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  remember that you matter, and never forget.
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  Have faith, let it begin.
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  Music.