Is it required that a Christian pray once every day? The Bible tells us to never cease to pray, but how often are we required to pray?<\/p>\n\t
The concept of not ceasing to pray refers to not giving up on prayers. “Pray without ceasing<\/em>” (I Thessalonians 5:17). Or as Paul told the Romans, “continuing steadfastly in prayer<\/em>” (Romans 12:12).<\/p>\n How often we should pray is not said. We’re told Daniel prayed three times one day (Daniel 6:10), but that doesn’t mean it was a set amount. What you see most often is people praying as the need arises. I would think you could find things to talk with your Father in Heaven several times each day, even if all you have to mention is “thank you.”<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Question: Is it required that a Christian pray once every day? The Bible tells us to never cease to pray, but how often are we required to pray? Answer: The concept of not ceasing to pray refers to not giving up on prayers. “Pray without ceasing” (I Thessalonians 5:17). 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