Daily Devotional – March 20, 2025

📖 Strength Through Prayer

🌟 Scripture:
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” — Colossians 4:2 (NIV)

💡 Reflection:

Life is full of challenges, uncertainties, and spiritual battles, but God has given us a powerful weapon—prayer. When we stay devoted to prayer, we invite God’s strength, wisdom, and peace into our lives.

Paul’s command in Colossians 4:2 encourages us not just to pray occasionally but to be devoted to it—making it a daily, intentional practice. He also reminds us to be watchful (alert in our prayers) and thankful (recognizing God’s faithfulness).

Prayer isn’t just about asking God for things—it’s about building a relationship with Him. When we regularly spend time in His presence, we grow stronger in faith, more resilient in trials, and more aware of His guidance.

Are you relying on your own strength or seeking God’s strength through prayer? Commit to making prayer a priority, not just a backup plan.

🙌 Application:

✔ Set aside dedicated prayer time – Build a daily habit of talking to God.
✔ Pray with expectation – Believe that God hears and answers.
✔ Be thankful in prayer – Focus on what God has already done in your life.

🙏 Prayer:

Lord, thank You for the privilege of prayer. Help me to remain devoted to seeking You daily. Strengthen my faith, keep me watchful, and fill my heart with gratitude. Teach me to rely on You in every situation. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

🔗 Takeaway:

Prayer isn’t just a last resort—it’s our source of strength. Stay devoted, stay watchful, and stay thankful!