CONTINUE STEADFASTLY IN PRAYER

Today, I want to return to these verses again and you will see why in a moment...

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Col 4:2-6 (ESV)

Look at the first two words of verse 2... "Continue steadfastly". Is your prayer life on a continual basis or is it off and on depending on how busy you are or what emotions you are going through?  The apostle Paul says says to continue praying. In 1 Thessalonians 5, he says to 'pray without ceasing'.  Not just praying when you get a bad report from the doctor.  Not just praying when you need more money in your bank account. But continually.

The second word, 'steadfastly', means to "endure patiently. A steadfast person is one who is reliable, faithful, and true to the end. Paul said Jesus was a person of steadfastness (Rom. 15:3-4). The NAS translates steadfastness with “perseverance” (2 Thess. 1:4). James said that trials that test our faith produce steadfastness (1:3 KJV “patience”; NAS “endurance”; NIV “perseverance”).—Holman Bible Dictionary"

So as we pray each day, let it be continual throughout the day and not just occasionally.  Let us be faithful in our prayers patiently waiting for the answer. Amen?