Colossians 4:2 sets the table for a holy life. Devote yourself to prayer. Seems to be in line with 1 Thess 5:17, because thankfulness follows it as well. Paul is urging us to stay connected to God, similar to Practicing His Presence or John Burke's 60-60 challenge. This kind of prayerfulness seems to lead us into sanctification at much deeper levels. It's a great way to live.

Colossians 4:2-4 and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-25