Persistence in Prayer!

<p>Colossians 4: 2 – 4</p> <p>Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the [<a href='https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%204&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-29546a'>a</a>]mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.</p> <p> </p> <p>5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.</p> <p>_____________</p> <p>Paul begins by saying, "Devote yourselves to prayer," (NASB) or "Continue earnestly in prayer," (NKJV). In the original language it says, "continue steadfastly in prayer."</p> <p>The word translated, "continue steadfastly," is one word in the original language.</p> <ul><li>It can be translated, "persist in, adhere firmly to, or remain devoted to or to give unremitting care to."</li> <li>It carries with it the idea of dedication.</li> </ul>