Ephesians 1:15-23
Paul is giving thanks and praying for brothers and sisters in Christ in Ephesians 1:15-23. There's no question in my mind that this is definitely important and something we should be doing. But as I read, it hit me that how Paul was praying for these friends wasn't necessarily the way I typically pray for others. You see Paul is asking for spiritual knowledge, wisdom and growth--critically important things for us as Christians. My prayers are more focused on my friends' earthly needs--finances, jobs, relationships, sickness. Paul helped me realize how important it is for me to be diligent in praying for spiritual matters too.
So how are doing when it comes to praying for spiritual matters for brothers and sisters in Christ? How will you draw on Paul's example in Ephesians 1:15-23 going forward? Tami W.
i think the most fundamental essence of this scripture when i reflect it towards my life is sometimes my inability to pray for others i think that is the most important ask of our walk in christ somewtimes we just have to forget about ourselves and our needs paul was demonstrtating selflessness of which we all need
Our spiritual walk is so important, it helps us walk aright in the natural.The two really cant be divided our spiritual walk in line with Gods Word will enable us to walk in this life. We need to pray the prayers from Ephesians, Philippians an Colossians that Paul prayed for each other regularly. We all need wisdom an revelation in the knowledge of Him... thanks for the spiritual kick in the backside, I have been slacking way too much lately.
If we pray for those that we know that they will be blessed with wisdom and knowledge,and that their hearts and mind will be open to the Lord then they will know how to handle the challenges that this life presents and they will not fall under the pressures of this world. I am thankful that Paul has shown us how we should pray for others. This is the way that I do pray for those that I know. I also include that they will find strenght in Christ and fill His loving arms around them.