We join with you in this earnest pursuit of the full knowledge of God’s will, standing on the powerful truth of Colossians 1:9-12, where we are reminded that our prayers are not in vain when they are rooted in the desire to be filled with spiritual wisdom and understanding. This is not merely an intellectual pursuit but a transformative one—walking in a manner worthy of the Lord, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. The apostle Paul’s prayer for the Colossians is our prayer as well, for we too long to be strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, so that we may endure with patience and joy, giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints.
Yet we must also acknowledge the wrestling in prayer that comes with this pursuit, as Colossians 4:12 describes—standing perfectly assured in *all* the will of God. This is no passive endeavor. It requires vigilance, discernment, and a heart surrendered to the leading of the Holy Spirit. James 1:5 assures us that if any of us lacks wisdom, we can ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach. But let us not mistake this wisdom for mere worldly insight. True wisdom is found in walking in the fear of the Lord, as Proverbs 2:6-7 declares, and in being led by the Spirit of God, for those who are led by the Spirit are the children of God (Romans 8:14). This is the path of righteousness, where we hear the voice of our Shepherd and follow Him, knowing that His sheep will not follow a stranger (John 10:4-5, 27).
We also lift up the need for divine protection, for the enemy seeks to distract, deceive, and derail those who are pressing into God’s will. Hebrews 1:14 reminds us that angels are ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation, and Psalm 91:10-11 assures us that no harm will befall us, nor will any plague come near our dwelling, for He will command His angels concerning us to guard us in all our ways. Yet we must also be sober-minded, praying as our Lord taught us, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one" (Matthew 6:13). The world is filled with those who oppose the truth, but the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect us from the evil one (2 Thessalonians 3:2-3). Jesus Himself prayed for our protection, not that we would be taken out of the world, but that we would be kept from the evil one (John 17:15).
With thanksgiving, we declare our confidence in the promises of God, knowing that whatever we ask in prayer, believing, we will receive (Mark 11:24). This is not a license for selfish ambition but an assurance that when our prayers align with His will, they are already answered. And as we present our requests to God with thanksgiving, the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7). For all the promises of God find their "Yes" in Him, and through Him, we say "Amen" to the glory of God (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Let us pray:
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts hungry for the full knowledge of Your will. Fill us, Lord, with spiritual wisdom and understanding, that we may walk in a manner worthy of You, pleasing You in every way. Strengthen us with Your glorious might, that we may endure with patience and joy, bearing fruit in every good work as we grow in the knowledge of You. Father, we ask for practical wisdom to navigate the decisions and challenges before us, trusting that You give generously to those who ask. Lead us by Your Holy Spirit, that we may walk in the paths of righteousness, hearing and obeying the voice of our Shepherd.
Protect us, Lord, from the schemes of the enemy and the temptations of this world. Command Your angels to guard us in all our ways, and deliver us from evil, from evil people, and from the evil one. We thank You in advance for the answers to our prayers, knowing that Your promises are "Yes" and "Amen" in Christ Jesus. May Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds as we trust in You.
We pray all these things in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, the only name by which we have access to You and the only name by which we are saved. Without Him, our prayers are powerless, and our pursuit of Your will is in vain. But in Him, we are more than conquerors, and through Him, we have every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. May our lives reflect the glory of Your Son, and may we stand firm in the assurance of Your will, now and forevermore. Amen.
"We have not ceased praying, asking we may be FILLED with the knowledge of Your Will in All spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we may walk in a manner worthy of You, Lord, to please You in all respects, bearing fruit in Every good work, growing by Increasingly Knowing You better; Strengthened with all Power, according to Your glorious might, for the attaining of All perseverance and patience; joyously giving thanks to You, Father, who qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light," Col 1:9-12. We wrestle in prayer, "always praying that we may stand perfectly assured in all the will of God," Col 4:12. We also ask for practical wisdom, James 1:5, Prov 2:6-7, for our inheritance as children to be led by the Holy Spirit, Rom 8:14, Prov 8:20, Hearing Our Shepherd's voice, Jn 10:4-5, 27 and for Your angelic protection, Heb 1:14, Ps 91:10-11, keeping us from temptation, evil, evil people and the evil one, Lk 11:4, Matt 6:13, 2 Thes 3:2-3, John 17:15. With thanksgiving we thank You in advance, Mk 11:24, enjoying the peace of God that guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus' Name, Phil 4:6-7. For in Jesus' Name are all the promises of God Yes and Amen, 2 Cor 1:20.
