13 January Colossians 1

A powerful prayer to pray every day

There is a powerful prayer found in Colossians 1:9-11 that can greatly impact the lives of those you pray for. However, it's important to first pray this prayer for yourself, seeking the same transformation in your own life. As you consistently pray this prayer, you will witness positive changes take place.

Colossians 1:9-15(NIV) says: For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives so 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, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 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. For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Make it a habit to pray this prayer every day, not only for yourself but also for others. Begin by inserting your own name into the prayer. Here are the specific aspects to focus on:

Pray that you are filled with the knowledge of God's will. Pray that you live in a manner worthy of the Lord. Pray that you please God in every aspect of your life. Pray that you bear fruit through good works. Pray that you grow in your knowledge of God. Pray that you are strengthened with God's power. Pray that you experience joy.

This prayer is guaranteed to receive an answer from God. It is provided as a powerful tool for us to use. It is a prayer of great significance and strength, one that we should incorporate into our daily lives to intercede for our loved ones, including our sons, daughters, family, and friends.

When we approach God's throne with confidence, boldness, and assurance, according to His will, He promises to answer our prayers. John 15:7(NIV) confirms this: If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

Three key attributes of this prayer are its continuity, its focus on God, and its specificity.

I conclude with: By praying this prayer consistently, directing our attention to God, and specifying our requests, we align ourselves with His will and invite His transformative power into our lives.