“Grace is an outrageously relational term.”
– Dr. Ed Khouri
“How is the indwelling Spirit not relational?” – David Crabtree
Paul’s love for the Colossians believers begins to overflow with counsel and blessing. He says that he is “contending” for them. That is, he is praying with vigorous and unrelenting intensity. He demonstrates a form of prayer that is both intense intercession and prophetic declaration. It is a powerful form of praying that creates an…
Paul continues his prayer-filled encouragement of the Colossian believers. Read this section through slowly and carefully, looking for ways to make this prayer yours. Our beloved coworker, Epaphras, was there from the beginning to thoroughly teach you the astonishing revelation of the gospel, and he serves you faithfully as Christ’s representative. He’s informed us of the…
We get to really know the heart of someone when we hear them pray. While we only get to read Paul’s prayers rather than hear him, we still get the heart of love and grace Paul has when praying for his people. While Paul was a deeply praying man, we don’t have many of his…
