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  PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer in
the life of a Christian, highlighting our constant needs and the dangers
we face.

Topics: "Spiritual Warfare", "Persistent Prayer"
Scripture References: Psalm 55:17, Matthew 26:41, Luke 18:1, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6-7, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, 1 Peter 5:8

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the necessity of persistent prayer in the life
of a Christian, likening it to hunting dogs that relentlessly pursue
their prey. He underscores that we must pray without ceasing, as we are
constantly in need, facing temptations, and battling sin. Brooks reminds
us that the world and Satan are ever-present threats, and our lives are
marked by the reality of death, making prayer essential for spiritual
survival. He encourages believers to hold on in prayer until they attain
the heavenly prize.

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"Persistent in prayer." Romans 12:12

The Greek is a metaphor taken from hunting dogs, which

never give up the chase until they have got their prey.

A Christian must not only pray--but hold on in prayer,

until he has got the heavenly prize.

"Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17

We are always needing; and therefore we had need

be praying always.

The world is always alluring; and therefore we had

need be always a-praying.

Satan is always a-tempting; and therefore we had

need be always a-praying.

We are always a-sinning; and therefore we had

need be always a-praying.

We are in dangers always; and therefore we had

need be praying always.

We are dying always; and therefore we had need be

praying always. Man's whole life is but a lingering death;

man no sooner begins to live--but he begins to die. Dying

Christians had need be praying Christians, and those who

are always a-dying had need be always a-praying.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/pray-without-ceasing/
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