Earlier

this month, as we reflected on the prayer life of Jesus, we noted how

often he engaged in prayer. The Lord’s passion for prayer is

something he wants us to have as well. In one of his parables Jesus

taught that we “should always pray and not give up” (see Luke

18:1).

Prayer

was obviously a high priority for the apostle Paul, who wrote the

letter to the Colossians. Some of the most beautiful prayers ever

written are found in his letters. Paul’s prayers are magnificent,

not only because of their content but also because he was so diligent

in prayer. He prayed “continually” for others and always thanked

God for them.

Perhaps

this leads you to consider how important prayer is in your life.

Sometimes we think prayer is a gift that some believers have more

than ­others. Sometimes people who become known for having a

passion for prayer are even called “prayer warriors.”

It’s

true that some people are simply more interested in prayer than

others. But God wants prayer to be a top priority in everyone’s

life. God wants us to experience prayer as a delight, not a duty.

Perhaps

one of the things we should pray about most is prayer itself. If you

ask God to help make prayer more of a priority in your life, how do

you think he will respond? Of course he will say yes!