Six Reasons to Pray Colossians.1:9-12

Six Reasons to Pray Colossians.1:9-12

Paul explains the purpose of this prayer:

1. So we'll live lives worthy of the Lord - v.10 (Matthew 10:37-39)
2. So we'll please Jesus in every way - v.10 (Ephesians 5:8-17).
3. So we'll bear fruit in every good work - v.10 (Ephesians 2:10).
4. So we'll grow in knowledge of God - v.10 (Jeremiah 9:23-24; Proverbs 9:9).
5. So we'll be strengthened with God's power - v.11(2 Corinthians 12:9).
6. So we'll have endurance, patience, and thankfulness - v.11-12 (Romans 5:3-5).