Prayer and Witnessing

Col. 4:2-6

"Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."

In order to be "vigilant" in prayer, we need to be watchful, we need to know what is going on with people and around the world, in order to be able to pray for them. And we need to pray "earnestly", persistently, with an attitude of thankfulness and not grumbling.

I don't encounter many unbelievers during my day of "keeping the home" and mothering, but I often pray for you men at work to have opportunity to share the gospel. Paul asked for prayer that he would be able to share the gospel in a clear way so that people will understand. Dad shared how we should tailor our conversation to the individual's interests, speaking with kindness and avoiding insults or sarcasm. We must choose to bring the conversation around to Jesus and not just be talking about the weather. A good start- can I name the name of Jesus this day in one conversation?