Colossians 1:11-14Dear Father, in whom there is no darkness at all,Strengthen me with all power, according to your great might, so that I can both endure and be patient, even having great joy while enduring, always giving thanks to you, my heavenly Father.Please qualify me to share in the inheritance in the light of your dedicated and holy people.Thank you for rescuing me from the realm of darkness and putting me safely into the kingdom of Jesus, the dear Son whom you love, and whom I love, through whom I have my redemption, the forgiveness of sins.In the name of Jesus, our awesome LORD. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. Heartlight appreciates Eldon Degge and Meridian Publishing for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is also available as a book.

Colossians 1:9-10Dear Father,Help me and all of your people everywhere to be filled with complete knowledge of what you want, in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.Keep stirring up my spirit to make me want to lead a life worthy of the LORD Jesus Christ, a full life because it is fully pleasing to him.May I bear fruit in every good work. May I daily increase in my knowledge of you.In the name of Jesus, our awesome LORD. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. Heartlight appreciates Eldon Degge and Meridian Publishing for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is also available as a book.

Colossians 1:5-8Dear Father, God and Father of our LORD Jesus Christ,Thank you for the fruit your Word is bearing throughout the whole world.Thank you that this gospel, the word of truth, has power to touch human hearts today even as at the beginning. Let its fruit grow among us.Let all your faithful ministers stir us up to more fruit-bearing. Let us grow in the Holy Spirit.Give us a deep passion, LORD, to fill our lives with faith, hope, and love.Give a holy longing for the Holy Spirit to guide everything we do.In the name of Jesus I ask. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. Heartlight appreciates Eldon Degge and Meridian Publishing for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is also available as a book.

Colossians 1:3-5Dear Father, God and Father of our LORD Jesus Christ,We thank you for every brother and sister, young and old, who has faith in our LORD Jesus Christ and who is learning to love all your saints because of the hope that is laid up for us in heaven.Thank you for letting us hear about this abiding faith, hope, and love in your word.Thank you that your Word was proclaimed to us.In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. Heartlight appreciates Eldon Degge and Meridian Publishing for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is also available as a book.

Philippians 4:11-13Sovereign LORD of all things, Abba, dear Father,I will not complain of want, for I have learned in whatever condition I am to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound.In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. I can do all things through you, the God who strengthens me!Holy God, Abba, Father, you are my all-sufficient strength, and throughout eternity you will be everything I need or want!In the name of Jesus, for whom you were everything, and who taught me also to let you be my everything! Amen.Ⓒ 1996-2025 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. Heartlight appreciates Eldon Degge and Meridian Publishing for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is also available as a book.