“...so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” (Colossians 1:10)
Yesterday we talked about how Paul told us to pray that we would be directed by the will of God. Today we are going to look further at how Paul tells us that we should pray.
Not only should we pray that we be directed by the will of God. But we should also pray that we would be devoted to our walk with God. What is the purpose of being directed by the will of God? What is God’s endgame? Paul tells us: “...so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:10). Now the phrase, “live a life,” is actually the Greek word for “walking.” Frequently in Scripture, living for God was described as a walk. If you think about it, that is the way you live your life.
Every day you take certain steps to go in certain directions and do certain things. It is the will of God that every step you take would be worthy of the Lord and would please him in every way. When you are trying to make a decision about whether you ought to take a certain action or not, say a certain word or not, move to a different place or not, here are a couple of great questions to ask: Is what I am about to do, say or think worthy of the Lord? Is what I am about to do, say or think pleasing to the Lord? As you ask these questions, you will begin to live your life devoted to your walk with God.
Dear Lord, I want to walk through life totally devoted to you. I pray that you would give me the focus and the wisdom I need to stay locked in on you and your will for me so that I don’t get distracted by the lesser things this world has to offer. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Topics: Prayer
