Prayer Focus-Devoted Prayer

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of devoted prayer.

Colossians 4:2 instructs us with these words: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”

Here we see two elements of devoted prayer. The first is to be watchful. God calls us to a vigilant faith. This means, being in tune with people’s circumstances, being aware of their needs, and being proactive in prayer for them.

The second element is thankfulness. This means that we remember God’s blessings that have been poured out on our lives, and then respond with a heart of gratitude.

Charles Spurgeon once said, “If God has said much about prayer, it is because He knows how desperately we need it….The motto for this year must be….”Continue in prayer.”

The value of devoted prayer is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com