Praying for others—God's will

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Col 1:9

Our preachers say we should pray for others. That's good. But how do you pray for others? Do you really want to know how to pray for others?

One teacher in the Bible who gives examples of praying for others is the Apostle Paul. The Apostle Paul did not hesitate to tell others how he was praying. In Col 1:9 he wrote "For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;" Spiritual wisdom and understanding has to do with the knowledge of God's will. In other words, we should pray that God will give them the knowledge of His will. The Apostle Paul prayer this prayer for us and we should follow his example and pray that others will have the knowledge of God’s will.

Father, help us to pray that others will know your will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. In Jesus’ Name, amen.

©2006 Lewis Turner