Colossians 4:2. "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving."
CONTINUE. Persevering in prayer is a fundamental act, That makes effective prayer an actual fact. Hit and miss praying is often to sooth a bad conscience, And when one is done you hardly remember a sentence, Let alone the reason you prayed in the first place. Real praying involves the desire to seek God's face,
That He will give attention to what is important to you - And that you will be in fellowship with Him before you are through.
The initial purpose in prayer begins with real thanksgiving Because for our benefit God daily is continually giving. When communication with God begins in this way - We are on a friendly basis with Him in what we have to say. There is the watchful side of praying because of dangers all around, And we don't which side they are on or where they may be found. So when we make our appeal in the authority of Christ's name, Our expectation is to look above from whence all our blessings came.
To continue really means to devote myself to the practice of communion, And be in the condition of soul, that there is continuous union Of my mind with the will of God so when I mention to Him an event, I know God is involved even before my knees are bent. I try to be in the condition of heart that even if I mention a name, God knows what I mean and how He and I can both share the same Interest in the eternal welfare or daily issues in another person's life - And by intercessory prayer we can help make their burdens light.
"Father God, my concern at this moment is for those who are attending the Gospel meetings and are not saved. Would it not bring honor to the Lord Jesus if some were given eternal life now? If there is some motive in me that is hidden but would hinder Thy blessing in salvation, please show me that I might confess and forsake it. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen."