💖 Too Busy Praying to Put Others Down: A Call to Holy Humility

💖 Too Busy Praying to Put Others Down: A Call to Holy Humility

"Pray without ceasing." – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV) "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves." – Philippians 2:3 (KJV)

🌿 A Prayerful Posture, Not a Pedestal In a world quick to critique, swift to judge, and eager to elevate self, Scripture beckons us toward a different rhythm. A rhythm shaped by grace, humility, and prayer. A life where we’re too engaged in heaven’s conversation to engage in earthly condemnation. The deeper our prayer life, the less room there is to puff ourselves up—because prayer levels the ground and reminds us who we truly are without God’s mercy.

🌤️ Prayer Washes Away Pride Those who walk with the Lord in constant communion find that ego is gently eroded. Not because we’ve forgotten who we are—but because we’ve remembered who He is. In His presence, we can’t help but regard others with compassion. We’re too busy carrying burdens in prayer to pile stones of judgment.

When your heart is whispering intercession and your soul is tuned to heaven’s frequency, criticism loses its sting and comparison loses its grip.

⚖️ The Measure of Grace God’s Word commands us to “esteem others better than ourselves.” That’s not weakness—it’s divine strength. It’s the posture of Christ, who knelt to wash feet and wore a crown of thorns so we could wear a robe of righteousness.

To esteem others is to say:

• “I see the image of God in you.”

• “I’m not here to outshine—I’m here to uplift.”

• “Your worth isn’t measured by my opinion but by His sacrifice.”

📿 Prayer Redirects the Heart Every time we bow our heads or lift our eyes in prayer, we’re surrendering the right to be right. We’re surrendering pride, envy, gossip, and bitterness. We’re saying, “Lord, change me first before I try to change others.” It’s in that sacred surrender that lives are transformed.

Prayer doesn’t just change circumstances—it changes character.

🌼 A Spirit of Grace in a World of Grievances Let’s be known not by the weight of our arguments but by the weight of our prayers. Let our legacy be written in love, not in debates won. Let our hearts be altars, not platforms.

🙏 Too Busy Praying to Put You Down Because prayer is not a weapon to wield against one another—it’s the balm of heaven for wounded hearts. Because grace is too beautiful not to share—and humility too holy to ignore. Because if Christ humbled Himself for our sake, we can kneel in spirit for others.

And if our days are marked by unceasing prayer, our lives will be marked by unshakable love.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2025© RMNMKBPBANBNPMGNMB432567

🙌 Living a Life of Unceasing Prayer:

A Call to Heartfelt Communion with God

🙌 Living a Life of Unceasing Prayer: A Call to Heartfelt Communion with God

"Pray without ceasing." – 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)

💧 A Whisper in the Soul Prayer isn’t a ritual—it’s a heartbeat. Scripture invites us not merely into moments of devotion but into a lifestyle steeped in continual communion with the Lord. It’s not that we must spend every waking second with folded hands and bowed heads. It’s about cultivating an inner posture of prayer, a spirit that listens, speaks, and walks in step with the Holy Ghost no matter the hour or season.

🌅 Waking to Worship What does it mean to pray without ceasing? It means our first breath in the morning is a “Thank You,” and our last sigh at night is a whisper of trust. It means the mundane becomes majestic—a morning commute turns into intercession, a quiet lunch becomes a moment of thanksgiving, and tears at bedtime become sacred supplication.

🛠️ Prayer in Action When we live in a spirit of prayer, it changes the way we respond:

• A harsh word becomes an opportunity to seek grace.

• A setback becomes a reason to trust.

• A joyful moment becomes a spark of praise.

Prayer doesn’t remove hardship—it reshapes our hearts to face it. It reminds us that we are not alone. The God who parted seas and raised the dead walks beside us in grocery aisles, hospital rooms, and the quiet corners of our homes.

💬 Prayer Is Conversation, Not Performance God isn’t waiting for polished speeches. He delights in honesty. Groanings too deep for words are precious to Him (Romans 8:26). Whether you’re praying with joy, confusion, anger, or desperation—He hears. Prayer is less about eloquence and more about presence. It’s showing up and being open.

🌱 A Transforming Spirit A life of continual prayer cultivates:

• Spiritual Awareness – We begin to notice His presence even in silence.

• Bold Faith – Prayer fuels trust, even when answers tarry.

• Deep Peace – In constant communion, anxieties lose their grip.

• Overflowing Grace – We start responding more like Christ because we’ve spent time with Him.

🏞️ Let Every Moment Be Sacred Let your life become a sanctuary, a tapestry woven with whispered thanks and quiet pleas. Pray while you're cooking. Pray while you're parenting. Pray while you’re creating. Let your spirit be constantly turned toward heaven, like a flower bending to the sun. This is the rhythm of the redeemed.

🙏 So, Pray Without Ceasing, Not because it's duty—but because it’s delight. Not because it's expected—but because it’s empowering. Not just because He commands—but because He listens.

And in that unbroken conversation, lives are changed. Hearts are healed. Heaven touches earth.

Susan Barker Nikitenko2025© RMNMKBPBANBNPMGNMB432568

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A Prayerful Reflection on America

A Prayerful Reflection on America 

 

Across the wide and wondrous landscapes of America—where sunrise warms the golden plains and sunset bathes the Pacific coast in quiet glory—stands a nation woven from dreams and determination. From the towering magnificence of the Grand Canyon to the vibrant pulse of New York City, from the peaks of the Rockies to the blue hills of "Almost Heaven" West Virginia, every corner of this land echoes with stories of grit, grace, and growth.

 

In the heartland, amber waves of grain whisper the legacy of hardworking hands and enduring hope. In the hollers and hilltops of Appalachia, hymns rise like morning mist, carrying generations of prayerful longing. The spirit of jazz floating through New Orleans, the resilience etched into Chicago’s skyline, and the timeless peace of the Shenandoah Valley—these are more than places. They are prayers in motion, asking for mercy, for unity, for renewal.

 

Today, I lift my voice not just to praise this great country, but to pray for it.

 

May we be a people who choose compassion over division. 

May our leaders seek wisdom that transcends politics and humbly serves the common good. 

May our classrooms teach truth, our pulpits preach courage, and our streets echo with the sound of reconciliation.

 

God, bless our veterans who stood firm in the storms of battle. 

Bless our families who strive and sacrifice. 

Bless our children, that they may grow with both faith and freedom beneath their feet.

 

Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like a mighty stream. 

Let love be our law and kindness our creed.

 

From sea to shining sea, America is more than a place—it is a promise. 

A promise kept through struggle. Strengthened in diversity. And sanctified in the prayers of its people.

 

So tonight, as stars scatter across the velvet sky and fireflies flicker in the fields of West Virginia, I pray not only for what this nation is—but for what it still can become. 

A land led by grace. 

Guarded by truth. 

Lifted by faith. 

United in hope.

 

Amen.

 

Susan Barker Nikitenko July 2, 2025©MpNMPMRMPBKBABRODANNABENFB$$#

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