My brothers and sisters, Billy
Graham, a prominent evangelical Christian figure states, "Prayer is simply
a two-way conversation between you and God". It means that prayer is not
repeating words but a personal communication with God. There are many
intentions in prayer, for example, we can say thanks to God, propose our
request, and pray for others.
In this scripture reading from
Colossians 1:9-14, Paul, one of the prominent apostles, prayed for the
Colossians who had believed in Jesus Christ. There are four elements of Paul's
prayer to them. First, Paul asked for knowledge and wisdom. Second, for them to
walk in God's willing. Third, for steadfastness and patience. Fourth, for a
thankful heart. Paul expected the Colossians to have these aspects when
believing in Jesus Christ. As we know, it was not easy to become a Christian.
This prayer reinforced the Colossians so they wouldn't turn back to their old
beliefs if they got any obstacles.
Paul's prayer also addressed us
as Christians. We pray to God, may He give us knowledge and wisdom to
understand His mystery as He sent His Only Son to the world and the church has
become the facilitation of God's grace and love. We pray to God, may we are
enlightened by the Holy Spirit to guide our walk in this life so that our life
becomes precious before God. Then, we pray to God, may He give us steadfastness
and patience to face our challenges, failures and sickness. We also pray may
God give us a grateful heart.
Reflection on Colossians 1:9-14
by Fr. Aris Mada, SVD
(Listen to the Podcast here)
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