235/365: One Habit You Should Never Break

Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. ~ James 5:16

A strong habit of prayer is the common "win" for guys who recover quickly from setbacks, overcome worry, and influence the people around them.

If you want to gain consistency in your faith, you'll need to maintain a daily prayer habit.

Pray for your needs, and spend time focused on praying for others. Pray for the desire to see God's glory revealed in their situation. Root for them.

GO DEEPER: Philippians 4: 4-9

Next Step: How to strengthen your prayer life? Set a daily reminder on your phone and don't skip a day.

Jhon11

on 08/27/2023 at 04:56 AM

Please Pray for me and help me. Im still struggling with this sexual immorality and lust. Im trying to avoid but still I slip. Its so hard to control my urges especially that Im single and no lifepartner yet.

Old Dude

on 08/24/2023 at 03:13 AM

@Juan - One of the penalties of sin is our acceptance of it. No struggling or praying will enable you to stop doing certain things, and the penalty of sin is that you gradually get used to it, until you finally come to the place where you no longer even realize that it is sin. No power, except the power that comes from being filled with the Holy Spirit, can change or prevent the inherent consequences of sin. Praying for you brother. 🙏🏻

Juan paulo gatchalian marcellana

on 08/24/2023 at 12:36 AM

Pray for me to overcome the masterbation and sexy ladies at porn thanks brothers

Larry

on 08/23/2023 at 07:34 PM

Praying for your sister Justin.

Omar A.

on 08/23/2023 at 05:10 PM

Praying for your sister Justin for a quick and full recovery. Also praying for all of the needs of every person that’s part of this devotional. God please be with each of us. Give us Your peace, strength, and wisdom and use us to be the light and salt of this broken world. Let us see through Your eyes as we serve You and work to bring others into Your Kingdom. In Jesus name! Amen!

Old Dude

on 08/23/2023 at 04:30 PM

Dear heavenly Father, we lift up Justin's sister to You and pray that Your healing hand would be upon her, and that she would have a complete recovery. Comfort Justin and their family during this storm. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Ashley Jarvis

on 08/23/2023 at 03:17 PM

I came into this journey with a laundry list of things and habits I needed to stop doing, and was told only one thing I needed to start doing. If I did that one thing daily, first thing, that it would eventually take care of all the others. Surrender in prayer. I can’t hope to thoroughly search myself with honesty, without first submitting to God. I can’t hope to pry through my pride and ego, I must first hand that over to God. I can’t hope to overcome addiction on willpower alone, but I can surrender to God and ask the He takes it away, like He had for countless others who witnessed to me. One sinful garment at a time, they fell off. And each morning, I must continue to pursue an even closer relationship with God, as there’s always more to do, experience, and understand as He shares the fruits of His kingdom with us here. Serenity is available here on earth, so long as we are in close step with our Creator. He’ll light our path, so that we’re in a state of constant gratitude, ever aware of our many blessings, and abilities to be a light for others until they’ve grown close to Him as well 🙏🏻

KJE

on 08/23/2023 at 02:54 PM

Praying for healing for your sister, Justin

Tim Debronsky

on 08/23/2023 at 02:37 PM

Justin I’m praying for your sister.

Jim

on 08/23/2023 at 02:28 PM

praying for your sister, Justin.

Brandon Pembleton

on 08/23/2023 at 02:20 PM

Something I was taught and shown in recovery from the “old men” of the group was how important it is to have a dedicated time slot to pray and meditate in the mornings. Then additional time generally before bed to be grateful for the day and replay the day to take inventory of how I was helpful and how I could make improvements. Writing on here is a big part of that because that’s action. Words are easy and action takes effort. Taking that extra bit of time to write out how I understand the readings everyday is a big part of my faith. I write on here and I write in a personal journal at the end of the day. This lets me character build myself because I can go back and read exactly where I was at instead of reviewing it mentally through whatever lense my mind wants to remember it through. To me that’s huge. It’s a progress tracker and an amazing frame of reference if I do get in a funk I can go back through to see how I released the funk to God to heal before. I am so grateful for apps like this that make getting readings in everyday super easy! We are truly fortunate to have so much knowledge just riding around in our pockets. God is amazing and I/we are truly blessed! I love you God amen 🙏

Tommy Williamson

on 08/23/2023 at 02:05 PM

The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing in 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Paul is not referring to non-stop talking, but rather an attitude of God-consciousness and God-surrender that we carry with us all the time. Every waking moment is to be lived in an awareness that God is with us and that He is actively involved and engaged in our thoughts and actions. In other words always keep God in your hearts and minds. Let His Spirit guide your every thought, look, desire and every others part of your being. Give it all to Him and let Him control it.

Justin Barrett

on 08/23/2023 at 01:44 PM

My sister has been rushed to the hospital with Covid complications. Her breathing being the main symptom. Lift her in your prayers this morning brothers in Christ if you would. Thanks

Boyce Moses

on 08/23/2023 at 01:37 PM

Pray for yourselves, pray for your brothers, and confess your sins to others. A three pronged strategy that is a winning combo. Love you Jesus! 🤍🧡💛💚

Gary Grosskopf

on 08/23/2023 at 11:56 AM

So true. Starting the day with God and finding a good prayer partner has made a world of difference in my life and my walk with God.

Robert McFaddin

on 08/23/2023 at 11:36 AM

Needed this. I MUST prioritize prayer. God first in ALL things!

235/365: One Habit You Should Never Break

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