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Colossians 1:9-10 (New American Standard Bible)

 

 9For this reason also, ^(A)since the day we heard of it, ^(B)we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the ^(C)knowledge of His will in all spiritual ^(D)wisdom and understanding,

 10so that you will ^(E)walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ^(F)to please Him in all respects, ^(G)bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

 

Philippians 4:6 says that it’s good to bring requests to the Lord, and we often ask Him for certain blessings, desired outcomes, and healing for loved ones. But there are times when, in God’s omniscience, He sees that a “no” would ultimately result in greater good.

So, what supplications can you be sure are in accordance with His will? The apostle Paul recorded specific petitions he made on behalf of the Colossians, and you can offer these life-changing prayers for the people in your life.

First, request that they “be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding” (Col. 1:9). In this way, you are asking God to give them direction and the ability to see life from His viewpoint.

Second, ask that they “will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord” (v. 10). The only way to succeed in this is through the control of the Holy Spirit—He fills hearts with a longing for God and creates the desire to please Him through obedience.

Third, pray that their lives would count (v. 10). There is a difference between being busy and being fruitful. Many Christians assume that to have an impact for God, they must volunteer in numerous ministries at church or become a missionary or pastor. But the truth is, effectiveness in God’s work depends on what He calls each person to do.

Too often, Christians pray for others only during hardships. But Paul continuously lifted up the Colossians to our Father (Col. 1:9). As you mention others by name to the Lord, consider the areas that the apostle addressed.

 

Had me on their mind, took the time out to pray for me.....Ain't God alright!  Man.....I just had to post this and send a shout out to my Savior and to the many "angels" He has placed in my life.  (and the post I after this one was in my inbox today too)

Today has been such a wonderful day! Not only was the weather beautiful, but God just let His "Son" shine, shine a little brighter on me.  First of all, the program director for Prism (a math and science program my daughter attends) got a group of college guys to come over and help me paint my computer room and hall way and also take down so wall paper in both my bathrooms.  This is no small feat being that the house is so old and the wall paper probably had been up longer then the guys have been alive!! lol But that was such a blessing. After they left I got on line and was surfing around and when I got to OH, I had several emails......some from were friend request and then there were two others (sorry I am about to send shout outs to some ppl) one from Harriett and the other from Melissa H....they both are such wonderful ppl and they just sent a message reminding me that I am in there thoughts and prayers.  WOW!  How awesome is it to have someone praying for me and it is always when God knows I need a little extra pick me up.  Then of course there are my girls on the Jan 07 board...what would I do with out them???? They are such a positive group and keep me in their thoughts and prayers while I am going thru this patch in my life with my daughter and everything else.  Then I got a text message yesterday from Eric on BAF and he was just checking on me since he had not talked to me in while....another one of God's helpers reaching out to me when I needed it the most.  Then there is my co worker Kim C who, oh my goodness...she is so precious and wonderful.  And reminds me of how blessed I am and keeps me lifted up.  God said that when two or three are gathered in His Name He is in our midst...I can definitely say He is in our midst!! And I so happy about that. 
This post could go on and on but I am going to wrap it up....I had to stop before writing this and go and spend some time thanking God for how wonderful  He is to me...for no other reason than that He Loves me and He thinks I am special!  I am so encouraged right now....its just so uplifting to know that God always sends someone to help lift us up when we have trouble remember how to fly.   I have really been making so poor choices as far as my eating habits lately and just about given up hope....but you know what?  God sent all these cheerleaders out to let me know I can do all things thru Christ because He strengthens me!! So when I am at my wits end and thinking that I can't go on or that I want to just give up...these people who most have not met me in person have faith and believe in me and I have to believe in me too! And I do! So not only am I in the game, but I am also on the sidelines cheering for me cause this is not a destination but a journey and I may as well enjoy it because I will being traveling this road for the rest of my life!  The struggle is over...not saying the road will be easy but the acceptance of where I am will make the rough patches easier to bear.  Thanks to all of you wonderful angel cheerleaders who have faith in me and who care enough to pray for me...it is working....God is good!!

Monday Morning Weigh Ins [Edit Post]
7 days ago
Published
HW 327
SW 322
LW 181.8
CW 180.4

I had some major swelling on Saturday and took a water pill for Sat and Sun and this morning my wt was actually 172.4 but I know that is just water loss and it will be back on me before I finish typing this post so I am using what my weight was before the pills were used on Saturday.