Prayer for the Colossians

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 Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12 (NIV)

10 {S}o that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.

Devotion:

What does it mean to live a life worthy of the Lord? According to Paul, it means to please him in every way, to bear fruit in every good work, such as showing love and kindness to others, growing in the knowledge of God, to be strengthened with his power, to have endurance and patience, and to give joyful thanks to the Father. These are not easy tasks, but they mark a mature and faithful Christian.

How can we achieve these goals? Not by our own efforts or wisdom, but by the grace and guidance of God. Paul prayed for the Colossians that God would fill them with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives (Col 1:9). He also assured them that God has qualified them to share in the inheritance of his holy people, who have been rescued from the dominion of darkness and brought into the kingdom of light (Col 1:12-13). This assurance of God's grace and guidance should fill us with a sense of security and confidence in our journey.

We cannot live a life worthy of the Lord without relying on his word and his spirit. We need to study the scriptures, pray for wisdom, seek his will, and obey his commands. Prayer is our connection to God; it's how we ask him to fill us with his power, to enable us to do his work, and to sustain us in times of trial. We need to thank him for his love, forgiveness, salvation, and promises, knowing that he hears and answers our prayers, keeping us reassured in our journey.

Living a life worthy of the Lord is not a burden but a blessing. It is the best way to honor, serve, and enjoy him. It is the way to experience true joy, peace, and fulfillment. It is the way to prepare for the glorious inheritance that awaits us in his kingdom, filling our hearts with inspiration and hope.

Prayer:

Lord, I want to live a life worthy of you. Help me to please you in every way, to bear fruit in every good work, to grow in your knowledge, to be strengthened by your power, to have endurance and patience, and to give joyful thanks to you. Thank you for qualifying me to share in the inheritance of your holy people. Thank you for rescuing me from the darkness and bringing me into your kingdom of light. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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