Colossians 2:8-9Dear Father,May I never be impressed with the philosophy and empty deceit that comes out of human traditions which do not agree with Christ.Keep me from being enticed by teachings that root their knowledge in the elemental spirits of the universe, the laws of nature, and in scientism, but not in Christ.Help us to understand what it means that the very fullness of deity dwells in our LORD bodily and that we have come to the fullness of life in him and that he is the head of all rule and authority.Help us to hold fast to Christ, who is our head, in whose name 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.

Colossians 2:4-7Dear Father, my rock,Help me to think clearly with discernment. Keep me from being taken in by the beguiling speech of deceivers.Give me great joy in manifesting good order in my conduct and being absolutely firm in my faith.As I received Christ Jesus as the LORD, grant that I may live in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith.Grant that I may do this with great praise and thanksgiving!All praise, thanksgiving, honor, and glory to you, our Father, for what you have done for me through Jesus Christ, in whose name 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.

Colossians 2:1-3Dear Father, encourager,Encourage our hearts and knit them together in love with the heart of Jesus and the hearts of every other child of yours!Give us all the riches of knowing and understanding of what you had formerly kept secret, the Good News about Jesus Christ, for in him you have hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Give us firm assurance in him.Whatever new dimension or unfolding of your grace that shall come, it will be, I am convinced, a disclosure of the good things originally hidden in Christ. Help us to know it when we see it.In the name of Jesus Christ. 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 1:28-29Dear Father, source of our energy,We do hope in you because our LORD lives his life through us and blesses others through the genuine love which he gives.Grant us to proclaim him, warning and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we can present people mature in Christ.Grant that we may strive for this with all the energy which you mightily inspire within us.All good things are from you. There is no blessing except by your grace. We live and rejoice because of you!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 1:24-27Dear Father,Help us have the attitude of Paul, who could rejoice in suffering for the sake of your body, the church, seeing his own suffering as an extension of Christ's suffering.May the members of the body of Christ make your word fully known, the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now made visible to your holy people.How great among the nations is the wealth imparted to them by the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in us, the hope of glory.It is in his name that 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.