2023 08 21

Good morning.

Life is busy, so prayer often gets squeezed out of our schedules. And when we do pray it is often about ourselves; our needs and desires. We must remember that praying for our loved ones is also important.

Paul gives us a good example of praying for others in Colossians 1:10-14. He prays that they would:

• Bear fruit in every good work (v. 10) What matters is that the things we do must bear fruit for the Kingdom.

• Grow in the knowledge of God (v. 10) Paul’s request is not merely for them to gain facts regarding Christ. He speaks of a deeper understanding in the heart.

• Be strengthened according to His power (v. 11) Having endurance and focus in the midst of life’s trials requires God’s strength. Our own sttength simply isn’t enough.

• Walk in gratitude (v. 12) Contentment and joy come from a grateful heart, not our circumstances.

We must not let life's busyness distract us from the important work of interceding for others.

Blessings.

Mike and Daphne