Remember To Pray

“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.” 1 Peter 4:7

Celeste Sibley was an award-winning reporter, editor, and beloved columnist for the Atlanta Constitution from 1941 to 1999. She was described as “one of the most popular and long-running columnists for the Constitution, and her well-written and poignant essays on Southern culture made her an icon in the South.”

One day, Celeste took her 3 children to a diner for breakfast one morning. It was crowded, and they had to take separate seats at the counter. 8-year-old Mary was seated at the far end of the counter, and when her food was served, she called down to her mother in a loud voice, “Mother, don’t people say grace in this place?” A hush came over the entire diner and before Mrs. Sibley could figure out what to say, and the counterman said, “Yes, we do. You say it.” All the people at the counter bowed their heads.

In all things and at all times, we need to pray.

Invest some extra time in prayer to build your relationship with Jesus.

“As we are involved in unceasing thinking, so we are called to unceasing prayer.” – Henri Nouwen

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” – Ephesians 6:18