Praying for others

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Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

Paul closes his letter in the common practice of that time which is listing all these people who send their greetings. One of the people he mentions is Epaphras. This man is a Christian Colossian and he was a prayer warrior. He always prayed for the Colossians that they would be made holy and be assured in God's will.

Epaphras encourages me. I feel called to be a prayer warrior, but it's such a bummer when others make it seem like there is no need for such a thing. I think it clearly shows here that we can pray on others behalf. Also, it is good to do so. However, I need to be careful not to pray so much for others that I don't pray for myself. This morning, I am so tired. I am so drained. I'm not sure how I am going to make it through today except for by Jesus' strength.

Heavenly Father, please forgive me of my sins. Lord, please fill me with Your joy and strength. I pray on Jonnelle's behalf, that You would keep her eyes fixed on You. I pray for Melinda, that she would be comforted and seek Your ways. Lord, please help me as well. Keep me focused on Your will, Your plan. I pray for my husband, that he would be filled with Your wisdom and love. In the name of Jesus Christ, whom I love, I pray, Amen.