Do you sometimes wonder what to pray for?
Or do you sometimes wish you had more substance to your prayers?
Here’s a surefire way to enhance your prayer life – for yourself and anyone else that you care about deeply:
Take a look at Paul’s prayers. When writing to the churches, he often told them, with great specificity, how he prayed for them.
For example, take a look at Colossians 1:9-12.
9 We have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; 11 being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy; 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
In just a few sentences, Paul tells the Colossians that he asks God to give them at least 9 spiritual blessings that will contribute to their sanctification (holiness):
1-knowledge of God’s will
2-spiritual wisdom and understanding
3-a life worthy of and pleasing to the Lord
4-the fruit of good works
5-greater knowledge of God
6-the strength of God’s power
7-endurance
8-patience
9-joy
Would you like to experience any (or all) of these qualities? Do you know anyone else who would benefit from a life of wisdom that pleases King Jesus, fruitful good works, deeper knowledge of God and his will, along with the strength, endurance, patience, and joy that only the Holy Spirit can provide?
Why not take time this week and pray the prayer of Colossians 1:9-14 for yourself and your loved ones?
And don’t forget a 10th reason for prayer – to express your gratitude to God. “Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light” (v. 12). Because of God’s grace, he has given us the promise of an eternal inheritance. What an incredible reason to pour out your thanksgiving and praise to him!
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