““For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”

How often do we use these words…All I can do is pray.  It sounds like a last resort, when all else has failed. In actuality calling on our sovereign and almighty God should be the first course of action in any situation; praying to God should not be left as a 911 emergency only. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 state “Pray without ceasing.” We have the awesome privilege to come boldly before the throne of grace, taking our petitions before the Lord.

It is also impossible to fall on our knees before God and not lift others; if we truly love our neighbors we will pray for their welfare, peace and salvation. The apostle Paul prayed for the saints in Colosse because of the love they also had in the spirit; his prayer can also give us insight into the spiritual things that we should likewise be praying for others- often we focus on the physical things but let us be committed to praying for the spiritual things above all.

“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance. 1 Colossians 1:9-12.

Let us be mindful that it is our Christian duty to devote ourselves in prayer for one another, and when we concentrate on praying for an aboundance of spiritual blessings, God will definitely provide for all else that is needed. “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

There is power in prayer-let us pray for one another!