Prayer = Depending on God
God encourages us: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ . . . Col. 4:2-3
Prayer is a way you can be salt and light. God desires for you to talk to Him about what’s going on in your community and workplace and the lives of your colleagues and neighbors.
This week choose two collegues you can be praying for daily. What do you think God might do in your life as you pray for them? What do you think God might do in their lives?
Additional Resources:
Ways to Pray for your Colleagues
As You Think About These People, Pray that:
God would prepare their hearts
And when he comes, he will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment: concerning sin, because they do not believe in me; concerning righteousness, because I go to the Father, and you will see me no longer; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. (read more)
You would have an open door to share the good news
At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— (read more)
You would be bold and know what to say
. . . and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, (read more)
You would be filled and directed by God’s Spirit
And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, (read more)
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