If you haven’t read or prayed through Romans chapter 8 recently, take some time to sit with it today. It is absolutely packed with fuel for your prayer life, especially when life feels overwhelming. In Romans 8:31 39 , Paul asks a foundational question: "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Paul is building an unshakeable case here. If the God who created the universe is on your side, how can anything ultimately stand in your way? He didn’t even spare His own Son, but gave Him…
Read More →Last week we kicked off this series by looking at Colossians 4:2 , where Paul says, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." We talked about being spiritual sentries —staying " watchful " and awake on the job. Today, we’re looking at that second word Paul uses: " thankful ." If you're like me, you’ve lived in those seasons where you’re constantly waiting for something "around the corner." You feel like there’s something “out there” coming that is better than what you have today—something big and impactful that will finally make the difference. We find ourselves living in the…
Read More →I am so excited to jump into another series where we are looking at one single, powerful verse in Colossians 4 to see how we can bring it into our prayer time. This week, we’re tackling that first half. Have you ever seen a security guard asleep on the job? It’s a classic movie trope—the guy has his feet up on the desk, a hat pulled over his eyes, and a half eaten donut nearby while the thief just tiptoes right past him. We laugh because it’s ridiculous, but honestly, if that was your house or your business, you wouldn’t…
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