“I Became a Minister” is the testimony of Paul to the Christians in Colossae. It is easy to look at the life and letters of Paul and recognize that he was clearly a minister (diakonos). I am grateful for the “ministers” that God has placed in my life, especially my Dad.

We’ve been studying how to pray for each other from Colossians 1:9-14. Prompted by our study, several questions have come up. Do my prayers really matter?  Can I change God’s mind about things and situations? How do I know I’m praying for the right things? 

The steps of a man are established by the Lord,
when he delights in his way;
24 though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong,
for the Lord upholds his hand.
(Psalm 37:23-24)

“Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.
5 “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. (Isaiah 12:4-5)

“Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted.
5 “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth. (Isaiah 12:4-5)

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits…
Psalm 103:1-2