UNCEASING PRAYER

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;
that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak. Colossians 4:2-4

Dear Father, who answers our prayers,

Help me to be steadfast in my praying to you, even to stay awake
that I may pray! Fill my life with thanksgiving to you.

In the name of Jesus,
Amen.

CLOTHED WITH CHRIST

So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.

Dear Father,
Grant that we may clothe ourselves with Christ, for he is agarment of compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness and patience, forbearance and forgiveness. Above all, clothe us with his love, which will bind us together in perfect harmony.

In the name of Jesus.
Amen.

HOW TO PRAY FOR OTHER CHRISTIANS

How many people in your life could be touched if you prayed in this way?

1. Be thankful for their faith and changed lives ( Colossians 1:3 )

2. Ask God to help them knw what he wants them to do ( Colossians 1:9 )

3. Ask God to give them deep spiritual understanding ( Colossians 1:9 )

4. Ask God to help them live for him ( Colossians 1:10 )

5. Ask God to give them more knowledge of himself ( Colossians 1:10 )

6. Ask God to give them strength fr endurance ( Colossians 1:11 )

7. Ask God to fill them with JOY, STRENGTH, and THANKFULNESS ( Colossians 1:11 )