When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, “Alas, my master! What shall we do?”
2 Kings 6:15
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 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
Colossians 4:2-3a (ESV)
I'm not sure exactly how the passages fit together just yet. I assume it has something to do with waiting and Africa.
The first passage was highlighted recently by a friend. Elisha's job was to focus the king's attention on God. His servant should have fully understood this. Yet when they were surrounded by the army, the servant took his eyes off of God and started to freak out. Only after Elisha requested that his eyes be opened did the servant see the full context.
The second reminds me that any opportunity to be a part of God's work comes with our prior request in prayer. None of this is about me at all.