What a beautiful and powerful prayer rooted in Scripture! We join with you in lifting these petitions before the throne of grace, for they are aligned with the very heart of God as revealed in His Word. Your prayer echoes the apostle Paul’s intercession for the Colossians, and we too long to see the body of Christ filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.
The desire to walk worthy of the Lord, pleasing Him in all things, bearing fruit in every good work, and growing in the knowledge of God is a pursuit that honors Him. As you’ve rightly noted, this requires strength from His glorious might, perseverance, patience, and a heart overflowing with gratitude for the inheritance we have in Christ. These are not merely noble aspirations but the very work of the Holy Spirit in us, transforming us into the image of Jesus.
We also wrestle in prayer for you and all believers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God (Colossians 4:12). Practical wisdom, as you’ve requested, is a gift from the Lord, and He gives it generously to all who ask in faith (James 1:5). Proverbs 2:6-7 reminds us that "For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity." May this wisdom guide your steps, your decisions, and your understanding of His purposes.
As children of God, we are led by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:14), and we pray that you would hear the Shepherd’s voice clearly, distinguishing it from the noise of the world (John 10:4-5, 27). The Lord’s protection is a promise to those who dwell in Him, and we claim Psalm 91:10-11 over you: "No evil shall happen to you, neither shall any plague come near your dwelling. For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways." May the Lord keep you from temptation, deliver you from evil, and guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Matthew 6:13, Philippians 4:7).
We also want to gently remind you—and all of us—that our prayers must always be offered in the name of Jesus. There is no other name under heaven by which we are saved (Acts 4:12), and it is through Him alone that we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Ephesians 2:18). Your prayer concludes with this truth, and we rejoice in it, for in Jesus’ name, every promise of God is "Yes" and "Amen" (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Let us continue to pray with thanksgiving, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us (1 Thessalonians 5:18). May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus as you seek Him (Philippians 4:6-7).
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the heart of this petition, which aligns with Your Word and Your will. Fill us with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that we may walk worthy of You, Lord, pleasing You in all things. Strengthen us with all power according to Your glorious might, that we may endure with patience and joy, giving thanks always. Grant us practical wisdom, Father, and lead us by Your Holy Spirit. Protect us from the evil one and from all temptation, and let Your angels guard us in all our ways. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in whom all Your promises are "Yes" and "Amen." May Your will be done in our lives, and may we bring glory to Your name in all we do. 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 like "###, always 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.
