Paul’s Prayer for the Growth of the Church Col 1:9-14 --- Live to Glorify God

How should a believer live out his life? Understand God's will for us.

What is the purpose of man? It is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever.

How do we live out the life that God wants us? God has played His parts in redeeming us, freeing us from the prison of darkness, bringing us into His kingdom, and empowering us with His might.

We just need to know Him, be grateful, and rely on His grace.

Lessons:

• #1 Man's purpose is to glorify God and enjoy His presence - Live worthily of the Lord & Please Him
• #2 Know God's part for Us
  • Jesus' redemption & forgiveness of our sins
    • transferred us
      • from the power of darkness
        • into the Kingdom of Jesus
      • to share righteousness and inheritance
    • empower us with His might
• #3 Our Part
  • Know God's Will
  • Has & Grow in His wisdom & understanding
  • Bearing fruit of good work
  • Patience & Steadfastness
  • Grateful, Joyful and Giving Thanks to God
• #4 Praying constantly for fellow believers for their spiritual growth

Prayer:

• May we be living a life that glorifies God, understanding His redemptive work in our lives, growing in the knowledge of God and His will, bearing good work, be patient and steadfast in our faith, living with gratefulness and joy, and praying for the spiritual well-being of others.