BOOK OF EPHESIANS
PART TWO: WE CAN PRAY
READ: EPHESIANS 1:15-23
DEVOTIONAL
EPHESIANS 1:15-23
God is gracious and hears our prayers. God loves us deeply. Every healthy relationship includes solid communication.
We listen to God and talk with God in prayer.
The core of communication is trust. God is faithful. God invites us to draw near to Him daily. Paul intercedes for his brothers and sisters in Christ. Paul prays with gratitude and persistence. This inspiring prayer includes knowing God and receiving His infinite hope.
The God of hope is our source, and we rely on Him.
The hope of Jesus is indestructible. The resurrection power of Jesus is available to us. We are the body of Christ, and Jesus is the head. We have unity as we follow and trust Jesus together. God has blessed us and given us a responsibility to steward these gifts and opportunities. God empowers us with strength, wisdom, and love. Our highest calling is to be faithful to Jesus. The Holy Spirit gives us supernatural power.
Just Choose Hope
HOPE POINT
God offers us resurrection power every day.
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. Why do you pray, and who do you pray for often? (1:15-16)
2. What are you specifically praying for in this season? (1:17)
3. How do you access God’s resurrection power? (1:18-20)
4. What encourages you in this verse about Jesus? (1:21)
5. What do we learn about us, the body of Christ? (1:22-23)
6. Who can you share this Scripture with during the upcoming week?
PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for hearing our prayers and providing for us. Thank You for empowering us to be faithful. Because of Your resurrection, Jesus, we have the power to overcome the challenges we face. We aren’t defeated, and we reject discouragement today. Thank You, Holy Spirit, for leading us into the truth and new victories. We rely on You daily. Thank You that we are never alone. We praise You, Jesus, and live for Your glory, amen.
