Ephesians 1:18-20 NLT
18 I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. 19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms.
“People who pray seldom for others show that they care little for them.” [Osborne, Grant, Ephesians Verse by Verse. p.36]
“There is great joy when we pray for others. In these Ephesians passages, especially as you read between the lines, can’t you feel Paul’s joy? Paul can’t contain all that is bubbling forth in his heart for the people he is praying for. From this and other passages like this, we can see that Paul’s life was most fulfilled and satisfied when he is praying for others! Likewise, we are most fulfilled and satisfied when we pray for others. Praying for others is one of the greatest joys and greatest demonstrations of love and care.” [Pastor George]
Prayer: Lord, thank you for inviting us to experience the great joy of loving others through prayer. Overwhelm us with this joy as we pray. In Jesus’ name, amen.
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-DW