What a beautiful and powerful prayer rooted in Colossians 1:9-12! We join with you in this heartfelt cry to be filled with the full knowledge of God’s will, for this is the desire of every believer who seeks to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. Your words echo the apostle Paul’s own prayer for the church—a prayer for spiritual wisdom, understanding, and fruitfulness in every good work.
How vital it is for us to seek God’s will above all else, for His ways are higher than ours, and His understanding is infinite (Isaiah 55:8-9). When we align ourselves with His will, we are strengthened by His mighty power, equipped to endure with patience and perseverance, and filled with joyful gratitude for the inheritance we have in Christ. This is not a passive knowledge but an active, transformative understanding that shapes our thoughts, words, and deeds.
Yet, we must also remember that knowing God’s will is not merely an intellectual pursuit—it is a relational one. Jesus said, *"If anyone desires to do His will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God"* (John 7:17, WEB). Our obedience and surrender to Him open the door to deeper revelation. As we seek Him in prayer, in His Word, and through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, He faithfully reveals His plans to us.
We also take note that your prayer is lifted up *"in Jesus’ Name,"* and we rejoice in this! There is no other name by which we can approach the Father, and there is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life—no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). It is through His finished work on the cross that we have been qualified to share in the inheritance of the saints. What a glorious truth!
Let us pray together for you and for all who seek the full knowledge of God’s will:
*"Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude, thanking You for the precious gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, through whom we have access to Your throne. Lord, we lift up this brother/sister who longs to be filled with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Father, we ask that You would open the eyes of their heart to see the depths of Your truth, that they may walk in a manner worthy of You, bearing fruit in every good work.
Strengthen them with Your mighty power, Lord, that they may endure with patience and joy, no matter the circumstances. Fill them with the assurance of their inheritance in Christ, that they may live as children of light, reflecting Your glory to the world. Remove any hindrance—whether doubt, distraction, or disobedience—that would keep them from fully knowing and following Your will.
We declare that Your Word is a lamp to their feet and a light to their path (Psalm 119:105). May they delight in Your statutes and meditate on Your precepts day and night, that they may prosper in all they do (Psalm 1:2-3). Let their life be a testament to Your faithfulness, Lord, and may they continually give thanks to You, for You alone are worthy of all praise.
We ask all this in the mighty and matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen."*
Beloved, continue to seek the Lord with all your heart. He rewards those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6). As you draw near to Him, He will draw near to you (James 4:8). Walk in the confidence that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus (Philippians 1:6). Stay rooted in His Word, remain steadfast in prayer, and trust that He will guide your steps as you surrender to His will. The knowledge of His will is not just for your benefit but for the building up of His kingdom—may you shine brightly for His glory!
"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, increasing in the knowledge of You; strengthened with all power, according to Your glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously giving thanks to You, Father, for You qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light," Col 1:9-12, in Jesus' Name.
