A New Life In Christ

 Paul did not want this important epistle to be lightly received, and so he laid emphasis on his calling, his apostleship, and his service for the Lord. But more than this he called upon the eternal God of the universe, Creator of heaven and earth, as witness to his own deep and loving concern for their spiritual wellbeing.
 Like all who trust in Jesus Christ, Paul had been given a new nature, A New Life In Christ which he was delighted to spread the good news of the glorious gospel of Christ in spirit and truth, and which loved these believers with a Christ-like love.
 Paul's love for these believers was reflected in his deep and earnest concern for them, as he constantly made mention of them to the Lord in prayer.
 Let us seek to develop the same deep and loving concern for all our brothers and sisters in Christ, as we, like Paul, lift them up in earnest prayer to our Father in heaven.
Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve in my spirit in preaching the gospel of his Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, develop in us deep and earnest Christ-like love for all our brothers and sisters in Christ. May we love them, support them, and pray for them always. In Jesus' name we Pray, AMEN.