Being Watchful in Prayer, Part 1 (TMF:2861)
Monday, April 27, 2026
Peace to Live By: Being Watchful in Prayer, Part 1 (TMF:2861) - Daniel Litton
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“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” (Colossians 4:2, ESV). We see in the second part of the verse that there is a watchfulness that is supposed to take place from us. And interestingly enough, if going through various Bible translations, trying to gain further insight wondering what this might mean, we find that the translators are kind of divided. Some seem to suggest that it is in our lives that we should be “watchful” for things of which we should pray. Makes sense. So, keeping alert as to what might need the special attention of prayer in our lives. Then some of the translations seem to place the emphasis on “watchful” as pertaining to the actual answers that come from our prayers. That is, looking for the answers to come after we have prayed. That also sounds interesting, and surely, the answers do come. Whatever approach, then, that we take as regards the word “watchful,” either way, we can benefit from both perspectives, that of being mindful of what should be prayed for, and that of expecting God to actually answer our prayers.