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Persistent Prayer, Prudent Behavior, Precise Speech Persistent Prayer is never to be taken lightly – this is a serious exhortation to put ourselves often and always into the presence of Almighty God.

esus said, “…I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 In response to this, “A word filled life is a worth while life.” Dr. John Barnett in his book Discipline Yourself for Godlines said, “A Word filled life is the only way to not waste your life.”(page 1) The focus of these statements is to direct our thoughts to the fact that if we want to live a life that is not wasted but worthwhile, we can only find it in knowing and obeying God’s Word. How we spend our time and the decisions we make will be in line with God’s guidelines in His Word.

Now in verse 18, Paul prays for them that they would “be able to comprehend with all the Saints what is the breath and length and height and depth.” The big question is “What?” do they need to comprehend and to what extent?

This section looks at how we make the most of Christ in our daily lives as we interact with the world around us. Three exhortations are given in this section to accomplish this

The Reason God Provides Leaders

Paul tells the believing slaves in Colossae that they know their work for the Lord will result in the reward of the inheritance.

The Mindset of Service

The Mindsets that Make the most of Christ Obedience to those in authority