Being Alert in Prayer

As we now continue looking at prayer in Colossians, we come to the apostle Paul writing: "Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving." Colossians 4:2

Paul here desires his readers to be "devoted" to prayer. Prayer becomes a regular part of one's life. It's not just something that is used in emergencies. Prayer is viewed as what sustains our relationship with our Creator and enables that relationship to grow.

You might ask in regard to the next part of this verse: What does Paul mean by being alert in prayer? What he means here is being attentive to God or listening for what God might want to say. Oftentimes, we see prayer as a one way conversation. It is really two ways. We are also to be alert to what God might be saying in our conscience at the moment.

How often have you prayed by pausing during your prayer or even at the very end - to take time to listen? As you do so, you might find yourself giving thanks for what you have.

It is a discipline we need to develop. It is not easy in our fast-paced world. I encourage to be "alert" for what God might want to communicate to you.