By Andrew Williams
Opening Prayer
God, teach us to pray, not with fancy words or religious formulas, but with the honest hearts of children talking to their Father.
Today’s Scripture (NLT)
Philippians 4:6
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.”
If the Bible is how God speaks to us, then prayer is how we speak to Him. For many, prayer can feel formal, complicated, or reserved only for emergencies. But this verse paints a much different picture. Prayer is meant to be an open, continuous conversation with God that touches every single part of our lives.
The instruction is breathtakingly simple: “pray about everything.” Not just the big things, but the small things. Not just the spiritual things, but the practical things. The anxieties you feel, the decisions you face, the people on your heart—all of it is welcome in your conversation with God. This verse gives us a simple model: tell Him your needs and thank Him for His faithfulness.
Prayer is the root system of our relationship with God. It’s how we draw strength, express dependence, and deepen our intimacy with Him. It moves our faith from being a set of beliefs we agree with to a living, breathing relationship with the God who loves to hear from His children.
Disciples’ Life Tip: Practice “pray about everything” today. Turn your thoughts into simple, one-sentence prayers. When you feel stressed, whisper, “God, I need your peace.” When something good happens, say, “Thank you, Lord.” Make it a running conversation.
Closing Prayer: Father God, thank You for the privilege of prayer. Thank You that You are always listening. Help us to replace our worry with conversation with You. Amen.
