written by Ken Mitten

1 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence that they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ himself. 3 In him lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. 5 For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.

COLOSSIANS 2:1-5 NLT

This is Paul, writing to people who are far from him, many he had never met. Read his words. Take the time necessary to appreciate that he is writing from his heart, writing out of obedience to increase the Kingdom of the Lord. Who are you not praying for/not reaching out to/ not praying that they understand God's mysterious plan?

K