Colossians 4:2-6

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

Pray continually.
Pray continually with thanksgiving.

3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.

Pray continually with thanksgiving seeking opportunities to exalt Jesus.

“We cannot know what prayer is for until we know that life is war.”
-John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad!

5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.