Paul writes in Colossians 4:2, “ Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”
Paul first encourages us to be consistent in prayer. When he says “devote yourselves to prayer,” the word devote means “to persist at.” It means “to remain at something” or “to cling to something” or “to continually be available for something.” It was used in reference to boats that were continually available for service.
As we read Scripture, we discover a very crucial reason for devoting ourselves to prayer: We have the unspeakable privilege of having immediate and welcome access to God and His power to change things!
As we approach God in prayer we “tap into” his unlimited power and resources. The result is that God responds. Our prayers matter.
Heavenly Father, be with each of us that we daily go to you in prayer with thanksgiving for what you have provided us and concerns for what is on our minds and in our hearts. In Jesus Name, AMEN
