Praying with Paul: 'Sowing Faith, Hope, Love'

Saturday, December 5, 2026

Colossians 1:3-5

Dear Father, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

We thank you for every brother and sister, young and old, who has faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and who is learning to love all your saints because of the hope that is laid up for us in heaven.

Thank you for letting us hear about this abiding faith, hope, and love in your word.

Thank you that your Word was proclaimed to us.

In the name of Jesus I pray. Amen.

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

11 Related Resources by Heartlight

A Pat on the Back
Article by Max Lucado
When we see one of these risk-takers and God-seekers, they deserve a Pat on the Back! Max Lucado reminds us to give risk-takers, God-seekers, and hard-workers a pat on the back.
Spurgeon AM Devo for Oct. 2nd
Devo: Morning & Evening
"Our hope in Christ for the future is the mainspring and the mainstay of our joy here. It will animate our hearts to think often of heaven, for all..."
The Kind of Encouragement We All Need
Devo: Together in Christ
"We always pray for you, and we give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Called Out in Church
Article by Phil Ware
How would you feel if it was you? Phil Ware shares about an embarrassing moment in church when he was in high school and compares it to Philemon being called out in church in Colossae.
See All 11 Related Resources about Colossians 1:3-5

Illustration

Sowing Faith, Hope, Love — Colossians 1:3-5

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, December 5, 2026

Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Author Unknown:
"Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation leans on the doorbell."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price...."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Psalms 97:1
"Causes for disquietude there are none so long as this blessed sentence is true. On earth the Lord's power as readily controls the rage of the wicked....."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'All Creation Thanks You!' (Ps. 145:10-13)
"All of your works will thank you, Lord, and your faithful followers will praise you. They will speak of the glory of your kingdom; they will give..."

About This Devotional

Eldon Degge turns the apostle Paul's writings into daily, powerful prayers.

Heartlight appreciates Eldon Degge and Meridian Publishing for permission to make this available on our website. Praying with Paul is also available as a book.

More Praying with Paul