“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;” Colossians 4:2 (NASB)
In his letter to the Christ believers and followers in Colossae, the Apostle Paul gives these instructions. These words remind us that praying to God is an important part of our daily activities as Christians. We do not live our lives by ourselves and it is necessary to maintain our communication with God our Father. It is from Him that we receive the help we need as we live day by day. It is through prayer that we make our requests and God hears us. That is a promise we find many places and it is understood in these instructions. We are also instructed to maintain vigilance as we should be watchful and alert to God's provision of help and guidance for us. The third instruction is for us to maintain thankfulness. Our attitude, our state of mind, ought not be one of complaining but one of thanksgiving in all circumstances. Why and how can we do this? Because we know the promise of God is that He is listening, He cares for us and we can trust Him to do what is best for each of us.
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