Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

"Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert
mind and a thankful heart."
Colossians 4:2, NLT

Reflection:

Have you ever grown tired of praying for
something or someone? Paul says we
should "devote" ourselves to prayer and be
"watchful" in prayer. Our persistence is an
expression of our faith that God answers
our prayers. Faith shouldn't die if the
answers come slowly, for the delay may
be God's way of working his will in our lives.

When you feel tired of praying, know that
God is present, always listening, always
answering--maybe not in ways you had
hoped, but in ways that he knows are best.