How to Pray for Loved Ones

Colossians 1: 9-12

Pray six specific requests for your loved ones:  

Discovery

One of the most important things is for someone to Know God’s will for their life. Col 1:9 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. You can pray for them to know God’s will clearly and with complete understanding.

Willingness

Knowing what the will of God is only a small part of the process. Now we know the will we must be willing to do the will of God. You can pray for them to be open and willing to alter whatever must be changed in order to be obedient to God’s will. This can be difficult step especially when we have to change our behavior.  Col 1: 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him…

Effectiveness

Colossians 1:10 …being fruitful in every good work… You can pray for them to become effective with will of God in their lives that leads to producing fruit for the kingdom of God. You want your loved one to practice those things that are valuable. So, pray for them to excel in exercises that produce fruit. Presenting the gospel to the lost and ministering to other followers of Christ are two great areas to produce fruit.

Growth

and increasing in the knowledge of God…Colossians 1:10. You can pray for a fresh and growing relationship with God.  A growing relationship with God is essential. We are created to have fellowship and relationship with Him.

Power

Colossians 1: 11 strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power … You can pray for them to experience the power of God in and through their lives. Without the power source of Jesus we will not be very effective.

Attitude

Colossians 1: 11-12 joy giving thanks to the Father… You can pray for them to possess the right attitude. That is an attitude that is contagious, exciting, embracing all that they are to become all that God desires them to become.