I Prayed For You
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;”
Colossians 4:2
When I was in third grade, I missed some time at school due to illness.
The day I came back, the teacher welcomed me, and told the class that I had been sick for a while.
A young lady smiled and said, “I prayed for you!”
Prayed for me? That was the first time I ever heard that expression, but I was touched by her thoughtfulness…
Even at a young age, the young lady realized the value of prayer.
The Apostle Paul realized the value of prayer and encouraged the Colossian believers to make it a priority.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;”
Colossians 4:2
First of all, he tells them to “devote” themselves to prayer. The dictionary defines the word devote as: “give all or a large part of one’s time or resources to (a person, activity, or cause).”
Praying and communing with God should be the most important part of our day.
Second, Paul said that when we pray to “keeping alert in it.” Another translation says to be watchful. The idea here is that we are fully engaged in prayer, not just saying the words. We should also be listening for God’s voice.
Last, he reminds us to be thankful in our prayers, having an “attitude of thanksgiving.” Don’t just ask for stuff!
Let’s devote ourselves to prayer. I even put a reminder on my phone so I wouldn’t forget! —
Blessings!
Pastor George Nix
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