Paul's opening prayer at the start of the Colossians is a model prayer. There are at least five aspects of Paul's prayer that we can incorporate in our own prayers.

1. A Thankful Prayer (v.3)
2. An Informed Prayer (v.4–5a)
3. A Gospel-Centered Prayer (v.5b–8)
4. A Sanctifying Prayer (v.9–12)
5. An Exonerated Prayer (v.13–14)