Praying in All Circumstances
Rasol Manouchehri Ardakani - 17 September 2025
“Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
It is easy to pray when life is going well. When we receive good news or a blessing, gratitude flows naturally. But prayer is not only for the mountaintop moments. God calls us to pray in every circumstance, on the good days and the hard days, when our hearts are full and when they are heavy.
Paul’s instruction to “pray continually” is not about ignoring life’s realities. It is about keeping our connection to God open, no matter what comes our way. In joyful seasons, prayer turns our praise into a sweet offering to God. In difficult seasons, prayer becomes our lifeline, drawing strength and peace from His presence.
I have met people who have been through incredible challenges yet never stopped praying. Their prayers were not always long or eloquent, but they were real. Sometimes it was just, “Lord, help me get through today.” Other times it was, “Thank You for being with me even when I do not understand.”
Praying in all circumstances means bringing every part of our lives to God. It means we pray when we are waiting for answers, and we pray when the answers come. We pray when we are celebrating, and we pray when we are grieving.
When we make prayer a constant practice, it shapes our perspective. We begin to see God’s hand at work even in the ordinary. Our hearts learn to trust Him, knowing that He hears us in every season.
So whatever today holds for you, whether it is a season of joy or a season of challenge, pray. Bring it to God. He cares for you deeply and is always ready to listen.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, thank You that I can come to You in every season of life. Help me to make prayer my first response, not my last resort. Amen.