Pray Without Ceasing: Thirty-One Days in Prayer

By Audrey Tousant Shelby MSW

Audrey Tousant Shelby’s authentic and transparent approach to creating an active and sustainable prayer life is relatable and simple.
She wrote Pray without Ceasing after hearing a soft voice tell her, “Write a book about prayer.” She quickly jotted down the instructions and then heard, “Pray without ceasing.” She wrote that down, too.
What she heard is often explained by people who say, “Something told me.” But she has never thought of it in that way. She is sure that she heard the Lord.
In this book, she reveals the challenges she’s faced over the years, including serious family conflicts, health challenges, and other difficulties. Through it all, she put her faith in God.
Each daily entry includes a reflections section and prayer journal, which encourage thoughtful personal reflection, critical thinking, and accountability. You’ll be able to apply this approach and methodology as you grow in your Christian walk.
No matter what obstacle you’re facing, the wisdom and guidance in this book will inspire you to hope again—one prayer at a time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: May 21, 2024
• ISBN: 9798385022632

Audrey Tousant Shelby MSW

Audrey Tousant Shelby, MSW, is an author, educator, social worker, and leader. When she came to Christ, she found herself battling with deep seeded anger, depression, and unforgiveness. The one thing that had been consistent in her life was prayer. She wrote Pray without Ceasing to help people transform their lives by drawing closer to God through prayer.

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CONTENTS

Introduction

Day 1Be Anxious for Nothing

Day 2Wait on the Lord

Day 3Joy Comes in the Morning

Day 4Resolution

Day 5Pray When You Don’t Feel Like It

Day 6Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Day 7God Sees You

Day 8Why Is This Happening to Me?

Day 9Put Aside Every Weight

Day 10Make Peace with Your Story

Day 11Don’t Look Back

Day 12Pray Until Something Happens (PUSH)

Day 13Let Him Use You

Day 14Obedience Is Better than Sacrifice

Day 15Take Every Thought Captive

Day 16Forgive Yourself

Day 17Wait in the Wait

Day 18Pulling Down of Strongholds: Anger

Day 19Control Ain’t Faith

Day 20Faith without Works Is Dead

Day 21Overwhelmed: Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Day 22Strengthen Yourself

Day 23Fervent Prayer

Day 24We Put Our Faith in God

Day 25You Don’t Need Closure

Day 26Praying from a Broken Heart

Day 27Pray in the Silence

Day 28I Choose Love

Day 29Remember

Day 30Praying in Hope

Day 31Letting Go

Benediction

References

To my family

I prayed for someone to love, and God gave me you.

Always know that when you pray, God hears you. I love you.

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INTRODUCTION

Pray without ceasing.

—1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV)

While journaling and praying one morning, I heard a soft voice say, Write a book about prayer. I quickly jotted that down. Then I heard, Pray without ceasing. I wrote that down too. What I heard is often called a small voice, or people like to say, Something told me. I was sure that I heard God.

I should have known that when God told me to write a book about prayer, I would go through situations that require prayer. I have gone through various trials since starting this book in late 2022. I have had serious family conflicts. I have experienced health challenges, and my