Devote yourselves to prayer
“Devote” - This is an imperative, a command.
Implies Unrelenting persistence
It could be that this is a warning against spiritual nonchalance or neglect
“This command recalls Jesus’ words to his disciples in Gethsemane: “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.”
“Vigilant prayer provides the spiritual fortitude to face down temptation.”