I who speak to you

Had a discussion tonight about praying in bed, and the idea that one can lull oneself to sleep by praying and allowing thoughts to wander. As expressed by a brother, if your mind is racing and meandering and causing you trouble, better to use that time in prayer, no? Better to be with the Lord than simmering in your own thoughts. Pray without ceasing, remember.

On the other hand, why would I use time before the throne as a sleep aid? Your conversation with the Lord should be so alive that it would be the last thing to do in bed since you'd be consumed with wanting to be in His presence all night. Conversation with Him shouldn't be so one-sided that your mind can wander without consequence. Prayer is a privilege not to be wasted.

Prayer is not something reserved for moments of boredom or insomnia or need. We do not come to Him when we feel like it, or when our schedule permits. Prayer changes us, not the other way around.