Colossians 4:1-6

Overview:
Masters (those in authority) treat your slaves kindly and justly - keeping in mind you too have a Master in heaven. Praying should be a continual practice. Be aware of what is going on around you (be watchful) so you know what to be praying for, and don't let them be requests only, but be thankful to Him for what He has done and is doing. Paul requests prayer for himself that doors to share the gospel would be open, and for clarity (v 4) as he shares the message. Be mindful of Whose you are when you are with nonbelievers. Make sure you conversation reveals your faith. Always be ready to be an apologist (answer each person).
Application:
What goes around comes around - I hear that a lot, but there is truth to it as we see in (3:23-25; 4:1). I must treat others the way that Jesus would - kindly and fairly, remembering all that He has done for me. Throughout the day I should be praying to God asking for His continual guidance. I need to do a better job of writing down requests so that I can be in prayer continually for that person/situation.
I am in need of prayer for God's direction in doing all I can to get AWANA up and running full-scale. We so desperately need to be reaching the lost, and that is a great tool for us to use. Like Paul, my prayer is (v3) that God would open doors...and also that  I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.


"God, put together Your team to get AWANA going. Direct me to talk to the people of your choosing, and may Your Holy Spirit even now be preparing hearts to hear the gospel."