“My Prayer For the Church” Ephesians 1:15-23

I. I give thanks for you (15-16) Your faith in the Lord Jesus –We are at different places in our faith journey –I am encouraged by the growth of faith –I wish some would let God control more Need to let God have more of us Grieve over choices that don’t honor God If Jesus is Lord it would make a difference

I. I give thanks for you (15-16) Your love for all the saints –The way you exhibit love for one another –The way you accept newcomers –The way you care for one another

II. I pray that you may know Him better (17). That He may give you the Spirit of wisdom –Understand the teachings of Scripture –Know how to proceed with future ministry What is next? Maintain the status quo? Take it to the next level?

II. I pray that you may know Him better (17). That He may give you the Spirit of revelation –Know more of the character of Christ –His will to revealed to us How intimately do we know Him? Do we hear what He is saying? Do we see where He is leading?

III. I pray that you may know the hope to which He has called you. The riches of His glorious inheritance –Fully acquainted with benefits of hope –Understand what to expect as believers His incomparably great power for us –Series of powerful acts Converting, Keeping, Raising, Exalting –Same power is at work in us today