Pray for us

As the apostle Paul draws to a close his letter to the Colossians, he wrote: "At the same time pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison..." Colossians 4:3

While Paul had been remembering the Christians at Colossae in his prayers, he now invites them to remember him and his co-workers. They, too, needed his prayers.

We who are pastors and leaders in a congregation do need the prayers of the people we are leading. We need to know we are supported by our brothers and sisters in Christ and that our names are brought before God so that we will receive the power to sustain us.

We note here that Paul prays specifically that God would "open to us a door for the word." As pastors and leaders are always searching for new opportunities for ministry, it is vital to have the prayers of parishioners that God would help open up a new avenue. Sometimes, a new door opened leads to a significant ministry for a congregation.

Do you pray for your pastor and leaders? If not, they would appreciate the support that you can give!