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I need the reminder. I need the nudge. I get discouraged and feel the temptation to stop asking God for his __________________ (you fill in the blank). Matthew West exhorts us toward something the Bible says: "Don't Stop Praying." On a good day, I'll agree. On a bad day, I may whine, "Why should I?"That is the question we'll seek guidance from God's Word to answer.In this episode, I discuss the following:Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Consult an outside resourceRead in contextMeditate on ScriptureRead the text out loudMake observationsStudy from various translationsPray ScriptureEpisode Guide"Esther" at Sight and Sounds Theater in Branson - Website LinkAn outside resource on prayer that changed my prayer life - "How to Pray" by R.A. Torrey - Amazon Paid LinkTraining yourself NOT to skip over Scripture in Christian LiteratureVerses that scream, "Don't stop praying!" Ephesians 6:181 Thessalonians 5:16-18 - see Episode 488 for more on this section of ScriptureExamining the "alls" in Ephesians 6:18From R.A. Torrey's book "How to Pray," why should you be in constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer? Because there is an enemy - Ephesians 6:12-13, Ephesians 6:18Because prayer is God's way for us to obtain things from Him - James 4:2-3Because the apostles modeled it as important - Acts 6:4, Romans 1:9, Ephesians 1:15-16, Colossians 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 3:10, 2 Timothy 1:3Because prayer was important to Jesus when he walked this earth - Mark 1:35, Luke 6:12Because prayer is the most important part of Jesus' current ministry - Hebrews 7:25, Romans 8:34Because prayer is God's means appointed for our receiving mercy and obtaining grace - Hebrews 4:14-16Interceding for others by praying Scripture over them (try Colossians 1:9-12)Additional ResourcesLyrics - NewReleaseToday.comPrayer Hold Power - KLove Article"How to Pray" by R.A. Torrey - Amazon Paid LinkMy favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeMeditate on our focus verse, Ephesians 6:18, and study it in context to guide you to examine constant, persistent, sleepless, overcoming prayer throughout Scripture. Then, pick up the Episode Guide to walk you through six reasons for constant prayerChange your music. Change your life. Join my free 30-Day Music Challenge. CLICK HERE.