A Prayer for a New Year

In Paul's request for prayer we see a passion that ought to be true of us and pattern that ought to be followed by us

1. The Passion of the Prayer - Paul's request for prayer is driven by a passion to see God glorified in the saving of many souls through the ministry of the word
2. The Pattern of the Prayer - Paul's example shows that we ought to pray with a sense of history, with a sense of dependence, with perseverance, with confidence, for the church at large and for the glory of God.