Living the

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Colossians
Living the Christ-Like Life
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Colossians
Colossae
Paul wrote this from Rome While in prison
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Col. 42-4
2. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with
thanksgiving 3. Withal praying also for us,
that God would open unto us a door of utterance,
to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am
also in bonds 4. That I may make it manifest,
as I ought to speak.
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1. Prayer that is Faithful
Rom. 1212 Rejoicing in hope patient in
tribulation continuing instant in
prayer NKJV continuing steadfastly in
prayer ESV constant in prayer
To persevere, be constantly diligent, attend
continually
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1. Prayer that is Faithful
1 Thessalonians 517 Pray without
ceasing. Luke 181 And he spake a parable
unto them to this end, that men ought always to
pray, and not to faint Luke 188 I tell you
that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless
when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith
on the earth?
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1. Prayer that is Faithful
David - Ps. 5516-17 evening, morning,
noon Daniel - Dan. 610 three times a
day Anna - Luke 236-38 prayers night and
day Paul - Col. 19 cease not to pray for
you Epaphras -Col. 412 striving for you in
his prayers
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2. Prayer that is Watchful
Col 42 Continue in prayer, and watch in the
same with thanksgiving Matt. 2641 Watch and
pray Eph. 618 watching thereunto Not caught
unprepared
To keep awake, be vigilant
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3. Prayer that is Thankful
Col 42 Continue in prayer, and watch in the
same with thanksgiving Phil. 46 by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving Rom. 121
neither were thankful We should thank God
just as diligently in our prayers as we make
requests of Him.
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4. Prayer that is Purposeful
Col. 43 Withal praying also for us, that God
would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak
the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in
bonds Prayers often too general - be
specific Rom. 1530-32 strive together with me
in your prayers May be delivered servicemay
be accepted come unto you with joy
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4. Prayer that is Purposeful
Col. 43 Withal praying also for us, that God
would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak
the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in
bonds v. 4 That I may make it manifest, as I
ought to speak. 2 Thessalonians 31 Finally,
brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord
may have free course, and be glorified, even as
it is with you
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1. Prayer that is Faithful
2. Prayer that is Watchful
3. Prayer that is Thankful
4. Prayer that is Purposeful