^“Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”  Colossians 4:2 ESV

Continue . . .not a one-time action, or hit-and-miss, but constant

Steadfastly. . .not flip-flop or haphazard, but confident in the One to whom we are praying

Watchful. . .not lazy, half-hearted, but alert, attentive

Thanksgiving . . .not entitled, begrudging, but grateful, appreciative

Lord, I want to be alert in my prayer life; give me the faith to believe that You not only hear me, but Your commitment is to act toward my good and what You have deemed best.  Father, open my eyes to see where You are working.  And, Lord, keep my heart and my mind and my tongue thankful for You and for Your mercy and grace toward me.