"Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel... Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should." [emphasis mine]
I love these verses! They definitely spoke to where I was at at the time, in knowing I needed to step out and be more bold in my faith. Definitely still verses I need to apply in my life.
I can't remember the when or where of finding Colossians 4:3-6, but they stood out to me because they were SO similar to my favorite Ephesians verses. And almost 10 years later, I can sense growth in my life because these verses were the ones on my mind, the ones I prayed as I talked with a friend tonight.
"And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." [emphasis mine]
Still praying for boldness, for sure--but a boldness that is clear and articulate and full of grace, so that I may make the most of every opportunity.
