Is there ever a time when we don’t need to pray? Is there ever a time when we have no need, trouble or distress? Is there ever a time when we are free from temptations, when the enemy is not reminding of something we need to worry or stress about, or when the enemy is not nearby? Is there ever a time when we don’t need God? An even better question: Is there ever a time when God is not there, available, close by, and ready to hear our prayer, respond to our need, and take action for our good?
Our Loving Lord is nearby, as close as our heart and our mouth, waiting for us to turn to Him instantly and constantly. God allows issues (enemies) always in our life so that we will always need Him and always pray. And so we pray without ceasing.
Therefore, it would really be a good idea to learn something about God and something about prayer. So we pray: “Teach me Thy way…Unite my heart to fear Thy name.” If we pay attention we will learn about a God who works wonders, does the impossible, and effects things we never expected or anticipated. We learn that He is better than we ever thought.