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20 of Paul's Priorities in Prayer

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By Pastor Kevin 

In looking at Paul’s prayers there are some priorities that emerge. This list is not exhaustive and could potentially be organized differently. Nonetheless, we begin to see what is and is not important to the Apostle through what he prays. 

1. I give thanks for you (Ephesians 1:16; Philemon 4; 2 Thes. 2:13; 1 Corinthians 1:4: Colossians 1:3-4: Romans 1:8-10)

2. Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in knowing God better (Ephesians 1:17; Colossians 1:10)

3. Knowledge/conviction of God’s Love (Ephesians 3:17-19; 2 Thes. 3:5; Colossians 1:11)

4. Knowing the hope, encouragement and riches of the inheritance to which God has called you (Ephesians 1:18; 2 Thes. 2:16; Romans 15:13)

5. Strengthened with God’s power/know the greatness of power toward us who believe (Romans 15:13; Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 3:16; Colossians 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)

6. Knowledge of God’s will/fulfill every resolve for good work and every work of faith by his power (Philippians 1:9-11; Colossians 1:9-14; Philemon 4-7; 2 Thes. 1:11-12, 2:16-17, 3:2-5)

7. That you would be worthy of your calling/walk in a manner worthy of the Lord (Colossians 1:10; 2 Thes. 1:11-12; 2 Thessalonians 3:2-5; 1 Timothy 2:3)

8. Your love/thanks would abound for God (Philippians 1:9-10; Philemon 4-7; Colossians 1:12)

9. Your love for each other and unity would grow (Romans 15:5-6; 1 Thes. 3:12; 2 Thes. 1:3; Philippians 1:9-10; Philemon 4-7)

10. Sustain you to the end and sanctify you/guiltless in the day of the Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 13:7-9; 1 Thes. 3:13; 1 Thes. 5:23-24; Colossians 1:11-12)

11. That Jesus be glorified/glorified In you (Romans 15:5-6; Ephesians 3:21; Philippians 1:11; 2 Thes. 1:11-12)

12. Word would spread through you/Salvation (Romans 1:8-10; Romans 10:1; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16; 2 Corinthians 13:7-9; 2 Thes. 3:1)

13. God will establish you and guard you from the evil one/evil people (2 Thes. 3:2-5)

14. Stand Firm (2 Thessalonians 2:15)

15. Obtain the glory of the lord Jesus (2 Thessalonians 2:14)

16. The grace of Christ be with you (1 Corinthians 16:23; Galatians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 1:12; Philippians 4:23; 2 Timothy 4:22; Titus 3:15b; Philemon 25)

17. Comfort one another (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)

18. God fill you with joy and peace as you trust in him (Romans 15:13; 2 Thes. 3:16; 2 Timothy 1:3-7)

19. Pray for me/missions (Romans 15:30-33; Ephesians 6:19-20; Colossians 4:2-4)

20. Pray for kings and those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

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