Vigilant: "to be watchful especially to avoid danger." - Merriam-Webster's dictionary
Paul wrote to the believers in Colosse to be "Continue in prayer, being vigilant in it with Thanksgiving" (Colossians 4:2).
Jesus told his disciples, "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation for the spirit is indeed willing, but the flesh is weak" (Mathew 26:41).
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 tells us to pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks for this is the will of God for you.
A life habit of prayer keeps us in tune to the Holy Spirit's prompting so that we both recognize spiritual danger and can avoid it. A thankful heart helps us recognize God 's gifts of grace in every situation.
