Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Model Prayer
Paul prays with boldness & confidence
Access to God through faith in Jesus
Pray humbly
Pray for strength, love, and fullness
Strength
Power of the Holy Spirit – spiritual not physical
Ps. 28:7 – Trusting God & giving thanks
Isaiah 41:10 – Remember His presence
2 Cor 12:9-10 – Humbly recognize our weakness
Love
Strengthened so we are rooted & grounded in God’s love
Jer. 17:5-8 – Tree planted by water (trust in God)
source: Mallori Boston, ACBC member
“Love is the key. Joy is love singing. Peace is love resting. Long-suffering is love enduring. Kindness is love’s touch. Goodness is love’s character. Faithfulness is love’s habit. Gentleness is love’s self-forgetfulness. Self-control is love holding the reins.” There are no fruits of the Spirit without love! We must be rooted and founded in love.” – Dr. Donald Barnhouse
God’s Love is…
Wide enough to embrace the entire world.
Long enough to last forever.
High enough to take forgiven sinners to heaven.
Deep enough for Christ to reach the lowest sinner.
Fullness
Filled with God’s Fullness
Worship – placing value and worth on someone or something.
Created to be worshipers of God.
People try many other poor substitutes.
Prayer Results
More than we could ask or imagine
God’s power at work in us
Glory in the Church and in Jesus Christ
Take Aways
How do you pray for people?
Are you satisfied (filled) in Christ?
Is your trust in yourself or in Jesus as Savior?
Are you overwhelmed & devastated by problems & circumstances?
Your response (fruit) will show if you are rooted & grounded in Christ.
