Prayer shouldn’t be something we do occasionally; it should be our daily work, our habit, and our calling. Just as artists dedicate themselves to their craft, and poets immerse themselves in their pursuits, we must devote ourselves to prayer. We should be so immersed in prayer that it becomes our natural

state, praying without ceasing. Lord, teach us to pray so that we may be more effective in our supplications.

Our common problem is that we easily get distracted. Our thoughts wander in all directions, and we make little progress toward our goals. Like quicksilver, our minds won’t stay focused but scatter here and there. This is a serious problem! It harms us and, even worse, it dishonors God.