Colossians 1 - Praying God's Word

Please read Colossians 1.

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Meditate on verse 17.

He (Jesus) is before all things,

and in Him all things hold together.

God had Paul write this letter to the Christians in Colossae because they needed to know they were complete in Christ (Colossians 1:28). They needed to know they were not going to fall apart because Jesus held them together.

God’s Word is timeless. When God had Paul pen this letter 2,000 years ago, He knew you would be reading it today. God wanted you to know you are complete in Christ, and you are not going to fall apart because Jesus is holding you together.

There are at least 70 actions and attributes of Jesus in this letter. There are also at least 70 things that you are if you are IN Christ. Treasure hunt this letter and see how many attributes you can find about Jesus and you. Write them on a piece of paper and keep it in a place where you can read it anytime the enemy lies to you about your identity.

Colossians also contains powerful prayers. One of those is a prayer Paul prayed over those for whom he stood guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 Pray Colossians 1:9-14 over those you are guarding.

“LORD, I do not cease to pray for
 ________

asking You to fill them with the knowledge of Your will

 in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,


so that they will walk in a manner worthy of You,


to please You in all respects,


bearing fruit in every good work

and increasing in the knowledge of You, God.

Strengthen them with all power


according to Your glorious might


for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience.


I joyously give thanks to You, Father,

 who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.

Rescue _______ from the domain of darkness,


and transfer them to Your kingdom.


In You, Jesus, we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

For the sake of Your name~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell