For this post, I would like us to look at Ephesians 3: 14-21. This is a prayer that Paul prayed for the Ephesians. However, as we look at this passage, we can also prayer these words for our children. This is relevant whether our children are babies, toddlers, teenagers or adults, whether they are well behaved or not, and whether they are meeting our expectations or not.
These are very powerful words to pray and I trust that you will insert your child or children’s name in all the relevant areas in these scriptures.
Paul is saying that this is according to his power that is at work in us. The power that is used in this passage is referring to Dunamis power. This power to accomplish these things through Christ is at work within. It is not our ability, but God’s. All these things that Paul was praying for–being rooted and established in love, the ability to grasp the love of Christ belong to us as children of God, but we have to believe that this is so. When we truly believe someone has given us something, we stretch out our hands to receive, don’t we?
What are some of your expectations for your children when you pray this prayer? Let me hear from you.
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