Colossians 2

Paul described his passion for the spiritual growth of the saints at Colosse by using the word contend. Other translations say struggle for, engage in conflict over, work hard at, agonize over. These are expressions that express the energy he used in his prayers and efforts to see them grow in Christ and spiritual stability.

Is it possible that we are too laissez faire (willing to just let things take their natural course)? Probably.

Ask God to give you a burden for those on His heart. Then begin praying diligently for their soul.

CONTEND!