{"id":7024,"date":"2026-05-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbdahlgren.com\/?p=7024"},"modified":"2026-04-22T18:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T23:21:18","slug":"pause-and-pray","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbdahlgren.com\/?p=7024","title":{"rendered":"Pause and Pray"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today is the day the Lord has made\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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I will rejoice today because I can pause and pray throughout my day. Pause and pray throughout each day. I like the way that sounds. It even rhymes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short, little talks with God throughout the day form a participatory relationship with Him. Letting God walk with us and be part of our daily lives will not only enhance our relationship with Him, but keep us cognizant of His presence. He is always with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can ask God to open our ears so we can hear His voice as He speaks through our surroundings. For example, a child\u2019s laughter can remind us to become as little children. We can ask God to open our eyes to see His spiritual perspective in every circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we wake up we can say, \u201cGood morning Lord. Thank you for another day of life!\u201d We can thank Him for the taste of that cup of coffee or tea we enjoy so much because it helps us start our day. When we read a passage of scripture or our daily devotional, we can ask God how we can apply it in our lives. today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we are driving and pass a car accident or hear an ambulance, we can pray for the people involved. If thoughts of certain people pop into our mind, we can ask God to protect, encourage, or comfort them depending on what\u2019s currently happening in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we go to sleep at night, we can thank God that He never slumbers or sleeps. Instead, He keeps watch over us so we can get some rest. Saying short, little prayers throughout the day is one way we can rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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everything give thanks…” ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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