Colossians 1:9-12 “For this reason also, since the day
we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that
you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom
and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the
Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every
good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened
with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of
all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the
Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints
in Light.” (NASB)
Hello,
In reading through the first chapter of Colossians, this
section really jumped out and challenged me in
terms of how I pray for my friends who are believers. There is nothing
surface here – the items brought to the Lord are entirely related to their relationship
with Him. When you look at the list, you may notice:
·
Consistency – never ceasing to pray
·
Whole Mental Circle – knowledge, wisdom and
understanding
·
Execution – walk in a manner worthy of the Lord
·
Active Growth – Increasing (knowledge),
Strengthened (power)
·
Grounding – giving thanks to the Father
(recognize source)
How are we as believers praying for one another? I know I am
short of this model – and am looking forward to praying more completely for my
friends.
Have a blessed day,
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