When Paul is writing to Timothy he places a particularly high responsibility on the shoulders of the Church to pray for those in governing authority, in our nation, in order that we might lead peaceful, quiet, godly lives. 

The Apostle Paul offers many prayers of benediction for those he is writing to. These often start with the word "may." These are beautiful examples of Holy Spirit-inspired prayer that we can use to pray for ourselves and for one another.

We can pray for other Christians to be made worthy of the calling to be followers of Jesus. We can pray for those who are growing in their faith that God will fulfill in them every resolve for good and that the works of faith that He puts into their hearts would be fulfilled by his power. We can pray that the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be glorified in us and that we will be glorified in Him.

How is it possible to live a life in which we "pray without ceasing?" Human discipline alone can not accomplish it. Only with the presence, power, and filling of the Holy Spirit can we do it.

As you're praying for people, pray for the love of God to be fully manifest in their lives. Pray that their love for God and love for other believers will grow and increase. There is no holiness without love.

What does it mean it mean to pray "constantly" or "without ceasing" as Paul encourages us to do in his letter to the Thesselonians? It mean to be always in a praying frame of mind. It means to live in a constant alertness to the leading, prompting, and guidance of the Holy Spirit. 

The apostle Paul asks the Colossian church to pray for his preaching to be clear. Paul was dependent on the prayers of God's people.

As we are filled with the knowledge of God's will, we begin to live out God's will, bearing fruit in every good work. We can pray to be strengthened with power so that our endurance and patience grow.

Paul gives a prescription for living with less anxiety in his letter to the church at Phillipi. Through prayer, supplication, thanksgiving, and requests, the peace of God can guard our hearts and minds against anxiety.

As we grow in love we should grow in the ability to discern between good and evil. We can pray for the ability to live pure lives so that we are can be prepared for Christ's return.