Today's Passage:  Colossians 1

How often do you pray?  Once a week?  Maybe once a day?  Alright let's say you pray daily, but then we need to talk about what or who you are praying for.  Likely you are praying for your family, work, health, and finances.  While these are certainly not bad things to pray about; they are certainly not all we should pray for either.

Paul begins his letter reminding the recipients of his constant prayers for them.  It seems as though Paul prays for this church all the time.  To put it into context, this would be like us praying for another church in another city that we may or may not know well.  In essence, Paul is praying that the Gospel will be continually growing by means of God's people in local congregations.

Are you praying that the gospel is changing lives in communities around the world?  If not, please begin now!  Prayer to our God about other churches, ministries, and missionaries can absolutely help change lives!  Today may we be more like Paul in praying for others as the Gospel of Christ is concerned.