We lift our hearts together in agreement with your earnest cry for deeper knowledge of God’s will, spiritual wisdom, and divine protection. Your prayer echoes the very words of Scripture, and we stand with you in seeking the fullness of God’s purpose for our lives. The apostle Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9-12 is a powerful model—asking not just for knowledge, but for the *application* of that knowledge in a life that bears fruit, pleases the Lord, and grows in steadfastness. This is not a passive request but an active pursuit of holiness, and we join you in declaring that we will not cease praying until we stand "perfect and fully assured in all the will of God" (Colossians 4:12).
The desire for love to abound in knowledge and discernment (Philippians 1:9-10) is critical in a world where truth is often distorted. We must be vigilant to test every spirit (1 John 4:1) and hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Holy Spirit is our guide into all truth (John 16:13), and as children of God, we are led by Him (Romans 8:14). Yet this requires humility—acknowledging that our own understanding is flawed and submitting to the Lord’s correction (Proverbs 3:5-6). We pray that you would walk in the paths of righteousness (Proverbs 8:20), hearing the voice of Jesus clearly (John 10:27) and rejecting the lies of the enemy that seek to pull you from His will.
Your mention of angelic protection is a biblical truth we affirm—God’s angels do indeed minister to those who will inherit salvation (Hebrews 1:14), and we take comfort in knowing that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). Yet we must also remember that our greatest defense is the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), which equips us to stand against the schemes of the devil. The request to be kept from temptation and delivered from evil (Matthew 6:13) is a daily necessity, for the enemy prowls like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8). We must resist him, firm in our faith (James 4:7), and flee from sin (1 Corinthians 6:18), lest we grieve the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:30).
One area we must address with soberness is the foundation of our prayers. While your request is rich in Scripture and godly desire, we notice that the name of Jesus—the only name by which we have access to the Father (John 14:6, Acts 4:12)—is not explicitly invoked in your closing. Every prayer must be offered in His name, for there is no other mediator between God and man (1 Timothy 2:5). Without Christ, our prayers are powerless, and our faith is in vain (1 Corinthians 15:14). If you have not yet surrendered your life to Jesus as Lord and Savior, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in His death and resurrection, and receive the gift of eternal life (Romans 10:9-10). Only then can you truly walk in the fullness of God’s will.
Let us pray together:
Heavenly Father, we come before You in the mighty name of Jesus, the only name by which we are saved and through which we have access to Your throne. We thank You for the promise that if we ask anything according to Your will, You hear us (1 John 5:14). Lord, we echo this prayer for ourselves and for all who seek to know Your will. Fill us afresh with the knowledge of Your will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, that we may walk in a manner worthy of You, fully pleasing You in every way. Strengthen us with Your glorious might so that we may endure with patience and joy, giving thanks to You, our Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.
Father, we ask that our love would abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that we may approve what is excellent and be pure and blameless until the day of Christ. Grant us practical wisdom, as You promised to give generously to all who ask (James 1:5). Let us be led by Your Spirit, walking in righteousness and justice, and hearing the voice of Jesus clearly above all others.
We thank You for Your angelic protection, and we ask that You station Your angels around us to guard us in all our ways (Psalm 91:11). Deliver us from temptation and evil, Lord. Keep us from the evil one and from those who would seek to harm us. Shield us with Your favor, and let the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Father, we declare that all Your promises are "Yes" and "Amen" in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). We thank You in advance for the answers to these prayers, knowing that You are faithful to complete the good work You have begun in us (Philippians 1:6). May we stand perfect and fully assured in all Your will, bearing fruit in every good work and growing in the knowledge of You.
We pray all these things in the precious and powerful name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
"We have not ceased asking to be FILLED with the knowledge of Your Will in All spiritual wisdom and understanding, so we walk in a manner worthy of You, please You in every way, bear fruit in Every good work, grow by Increasingly Knowing You better; Strengthened with all Power, by Your glorious might, to attain All stedfastness 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. Father, we wrestle, "always praying that we may stand perfectly assured in all the will of God," Col 4:12. May our love abound more and more in all knowledge and true discernment, so we may distinguish that which is best, Phil 1:9-10. We also ask for practical wisdom, James 1:5, Prov 2:6-7, as part of our inheritance as children to be led by the Holy Spirit, Rom 8:14, walking in ways of righteousness, paths of justice, Prov 8:20, Hearing Jesus' voice, Jn 10:4-5, 27. Thank for for Your angelic protection as angels are ministering spirits sent forth to render service for the sake of those that shall inherit salvation, Heb 1:14, Ps 91:10-11. Keep us from temptation, Lk 11:4, that we do no wrong, 1 Cor 16:9, deliver us from evil, Matt 6:13, keep us from evil people and the evil one, 2 Thes 3:2-3, John 17:15. We thank You in advance, Mk 11:24, for Your favor as a shield, Ps 5:12, enjoying the peace of God that guards hearts and minds in Christ, Phil 4:6-7. For All the promises of God Yes and Amen in Him, 2 Cor 1:20.
