Prayer for Strangers

Read Colossians 1:9-14

Reflection of Tommy:

Sometimes, it’s hard to pray for those we do not know or not that well or that we have never met; people like missionaries, leaders, strangers and even enemies. But, as we look at how Paul prayed for the Colossians, who he had never met, in today’s passage, we can learn how to pray for these people:

We can pray that they will..
1. Understand God’s will
2. Gain spiritual wisdom
3. Please and honor God
4. Bear good fruit
5. Grow in the knowledge of God
6. Be strengthen by God
7. Have great endurance and patience
8. Stay full of Christ’s joy
9. Give thanks and praise to God always

Dear Father, thank You for teaching me how to emulate the prayer pattern of Paul to the Colossians today. Lead me to be more Christ-like each day, more other-centered, praying for those in needs and be ready to serve with joy and humility. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.