Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

The End Goals of All Our Praying

Colossians 1:9-10 – And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

A. The Petition – Colossians 1:9-10

B. What is gained when being answered

1. Spiritual wisdom of God’s will – Colossians 1:9
2. Spiritual understanding of God’s will – Colossians 1:9

C. What are the goals achieved when being answered

1. Christ-like conduct in life – Colossians 1:10, Ephesians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Romans 16:2, Philippians 1:27, 3 John 6
2. Fruitful life – Colossians 1:10, John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 1:1-3
3. Increased intimacy with God – Colossians 1:10, John 17:1-3, 2 Peter 3:18