Ephesians 3:14-21
14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19 and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
Prayer for strength
The prayer asks God to strengthen people with his Spirit, so that they can experience the fullness of God’s love.
Prayer for intimacy
The prayer asks God to help people experience deeper intimacy with Jesus, so that they can live full lives.
God’s limitless power
The prayer describes God’s ability to do more than people can ask or imagine, because God himself is limitless.
God’s love for all people
The prayer describes God’s love for all people, regardless of culture, tradition, gender, or ethnicity.
The role of the Holy Spirit God
The prayer describes the Holy Spirit’s role in forming faith in the hearts of God’s children.