
Prayer is one of the most powerful and loving things a Christian can do—not only for themselves but especially for others in the family of faith. The Apostle Paul’s letters often open a window into his prayer life, and what we see there is remarkable: he constantly prayed for fellow believers.
In Colossians 1, Paul lifts up prayers that reach to the heart of what matters eternally: thankfulness for their faith and love (v.3–4), the spread of the gospel (v.6), wisdom from the Spirit (v.9), lives worthy of the Lord (v.10), growth in the knowledge of God (v.10), strength and endurance (v.11), and joyful thanks for their place in God’s kingdom (v.12).
These are prayers we can echo today. As we pray for others, we are reminded of our unity in Christ. Our prayer requests become a celebration of the shared blessings we have in Jesus.
Who will you pray for this week? Think of a friend, a fellow church member, someone struggling in faith, or someone strong in faith who could use encouragement. Pray for them as Paul did. Ask for God’s grace to abound in their lives.
Let your prayer life be filled with the same Spirit-led focus as Paul’s. Because Christians pray—not just for themselves—but for one another.
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. (Colossians 1:9)