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that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what [is] the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power Ephesians 1:17-19 NKJV
Praying for physical health needs is good. So are prayers for financial challenges, relationship issues, job situations, and any of a million other practical concerns.
But one category of request goes far deeper than these day-to-day needs, to the very bedrock of our faith. The apostle Paul provides the example in his ongoing prayer in Ephesians, that they would know God better.
When we receive the requested “Spirit of wisdom and revelation,”: much of our daily confusion is resolved. When we now God more deeply, as well as “the hope to which he has called” us, our spiritual struggles diminish. When we recognize and trust in God’s “incomparably great power,” miracles can happen.
This kind of prayer—for ourselves and others—can truly change lives. Certainly, keep praying for all those other needs. But don’t forget to address the deepest need of every human being: a living, growing knowledge of the God who made, keeps, and redeems us.
Prayer: Father, I echo Paul’s prayer—for myself and for others.
Praying for physical health needs is good. So are prayers for financial challenges, relationship issues, job situations, and any of a million other practical concerns.
But one category of request goes far deeper than these day-to-day needs, to the very bedrock of our faith. The apostle Paul provides the example in his ongoing prayer in Ephesians, that they would know God better.
When we receive the requested “Spirit of wisdom and revelation,”: much of our daily confusion is resolved. When we now God more deeply, as well as “the hope to which he has called” us, our spiritual struggles diminish. When we recognize and trust in God’s “incomparably great power,” miracles can happen.
This kind of prayer—for ourselves and others—can truly change lives. Certainly, keep praying for all those other needs. But don’t forget to address the deepest need of every human being: a living, growing knowledge of the God who made, keeps, and redeems us.
Prayer: Father, I echo Paul’s prayer—for myself and for others.
