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Reformatting Our Prayers. Ephesians 1:15-19 Sept. 23, 2012. “How can I reformat my prayers to fit God’s will and love God’s people?”. A Christian is someone who has faith in Jesus and loves other Christians. I should pray for God to give: 1. A spirit of wisdom.
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Reformatting Our Prayers Ephesians 1:15-19 Sept. 23, 2012
“How can I reformat my prayers to fit God’s will and love God’s people?”
A Christian is someone who has faithin Jesus and lovesother Christians.
I should pray for God to give: 1. A spirit of wisdom2. A spirit of revelation in the knowledge of God
3. Open and enlightened eyes to see:a. The hope of His calling
3. Open and enlightened eyes to see:a. The hope of His callingb. Gloriousriches of His inheritance among believers
3. Open and enlightened eyes to see:a. The hope of His callingb. Gloriousriches of His inheritance among believersc. Immeasurable greatness of His power to Christians
I should pray for God to give: 4. Power in the inner man5. Hearts full of faith in Jesus
I should pray for God to give: 6. Deeper understanding of love: - Rooted and firmly established in love
I should pray for God to give: 6. Deeper understanding of love: - Rooted and firmly established in love- comprehend God’s love
I should pray for God to give: 6. Deeper understanding of love: - Rooted and firmly established in love- comprehend God’s love- Know Jesus’ love which is beyond understanding
How to reformat your prayer life:Who do I love and why?Who am I praying for and why?
How to reformat your prayer life:Who do I love and why?Who am I praying for and why?What am I asking God to do for them?
How to reformat your prayer life:Who do I love and why?Who am I praying for and why?What am I asking God to do for them?What do I need to do, listen to, read, or study to deepen and grow my personal prayer life?