Prayer for the Colossians
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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