Wrestling in Prayer

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Encouragement for your daily walk with God 

There are probably more memorable men in the New Testament than Epraphras, but you will be hard pressed to find anyone who did anything more important than he did. He was from the church in Colosse, and obviously a dear saint in the Lord. At one point in his life, he even suffered imprisonment with Paul. But the thing that really stands out in my mind is that he wrestled in prayer.  

Working behind the scenes, wrestling in prayer really is hard work. It is the silent ministry that resounds in heaven and unleashes power from above that makes demons tremble!

Clearly the apostle knew of his zeal in prayer from personal experience. But notice what Epaphras prayed for; that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. That was Epaphras’ prayer for the Christ followers in Colossae, and my prayer for each of you, my readers!

As you continue your walk with the Lord, your faith will be tested—to the max. You need prayers, and you need to pray that you will stand perfect and complete in the will of God. Dear Christ follower, never neglect the power of prayer. A silent ministry? Yes. A needed ministry? Absolutely! Prayer matters—on earth, and in heaven! 

Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. Colossians 4:12-13