Mark 1:35
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place where He prayed.

The Bible says to “pray continually.”  (1 Thess. 5:17)

This means throughout the day we can continue to worship, to be thankful, and to send up arrow prayers. We can pray as we fold laundry; as wash the dishes; as we walk the dog; as we drive down the road; as we sit in the restaurant.  Anytime – anywhere, we have 24/7 access to the throne of God.  (Wow – Amazing thought! Why do I not pray more?!)

Yet according to scripture,  I believe God desires for us to have a set apart time each day for prayer.  Read today’s Scripture again.  Jesus is our example for purposeful, victorious living.  So if Jesus, the Son of God, Who is the exact representation of God, deemed getting alone with His Father each day a vital NECESSITY of His life, shouldn’t we also?

What We Miss
Maybe you think, ‘I’m getting along just fine staying in my warm blankets and sleeping to the very last minute.’  Yet, do you realize all you may be missing due to your refusal to not plug into the God of the Universe each day?

• God is the Source of peace and joy;  
• God is the Source that brings contentment and satisfaction to our souls despite our hectic life circumstances.
• God  is All-Wise Who brings perspective in the midst of life’s trials.  
• God is the All-Knowing, Revealer God Who will reveal things you may need to see in family members; friendships; finances; relationships, business, etc…  
• God is El-Roi, the God Who sees YOU and the depth of your pain, when it may seem no one else does.

We’re cutting ourselves short of all God may want to do in our lives; our businesses or in our families when we short-circuit this time with Him.

Boot Camp To-Do:  

1. Establish a period of time each day that is set apart for prayer.  I believe morning is best.  But you determine what is best for you.
2. It can come following your Bible reading time as a part of your quiet time.
3. It doesn’t have to be long.  Remember – no rules; no legalism –

So what does this look like in everyday life?   Next week I’ll share practical, how-to suggestions of what this looks like in my own life.  You can take the suggestions and make them your own.  God desires each person to have their own individual prayer life.

Future Post Schedule
From now until Women’s Conference, February 28-March 1, we’ve invited our breakout speakers to give you a sneak peak of how you will be helped by their sessions.

Prayer Boot Camp will be at the beginning of the week –
Breakout session sneak peaks will be at the end of the week –

Tomorrow’s post:  Cleaning out Your Thought Closet,  Guest Writer:  Debbie Wilson

Early Bird Registration Ends Friday
February 28-March 1, 2014
Women and Girls Conference
Conference includes:  
                   3 keynote sessions; 3 Fabulous meals
                   Worship by Ryan Wingo
                   Practical breakout sessions for women and girls
Conference Schedule:   Friday – 5:00 – 9:30pm;
                                    Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm
Host Church:  Apex Baptist Church, Apex, NC

Early Bird savings – ends February 1
Click HERE to learn more and register – grab your daughter; sister, mother, friend; neighbor!