EPHESIANS 1:15-23

Prayer for Spiritual Insight

15 This is why, since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16 I never stop giving thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. 17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, would give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the mighty working of his strength.

God’s Power in Christ

20 He exercised this power in Christ by raising him from the dead and seating him at his right hand in the heavens— 21 far above every ruler and authority, power and dominion, and every title given, not only in this age but also in the one to come. 22 And he subjected everything under his feet and appointed him as head over everything for the church, 23 which is his body, the fullness of the one who fills all things in every way.

HEAR:

• Take some time to quiet your mind and receive this prayer over yourself and our church.

• Meditate on Holy Spirit being our Helper and invite Holy Spirit to help bring “revelation” and “enlighten your heart” (v. 17-18)

• Are there are parts of this prayer you are struggling to believe? Ask God to increase your faith and expand your vision of who He is and the HOPE He has called you to.

RESPOND:

• Paul reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice and that He was raised from the dead, and is now seated at the right hand of the Father (v. 20-22). Spend time praising Jesus for this.

• Pray that we and those around us would know “the immeasurable greatness for his power” (v.19)

• We are called to be people of faith, love, wisdom, revelation, hope and power. Intercede for our church and city - that this is a daily reality and brings people to Jesus.