Scripture “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” —Ephesians 4:1–3 (NKJV) “And they continued steadfastly in… Read More »
Day 33 – Prayer for Boldness
Scripture “Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,” —Acts 4:29 (NKJV) “19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in… Read More »
Day 29 – Prayer to Be Filled with the Spirit
Scripture “And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit.” —Ephesians 5:18 (NKJV) Reflection God does not call us to live the Christian life in our own strength. He gives us His Holy Spirit to dwell within us, guide us, strengthen us, and make us more like… Read More »
Day 28 – Prayer for Holiness
Scripture “15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy.'” —1 Peter 1:15-16 (NKJV) “14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:” —Hebrews 12:14 (NKJV) Reflection Holiness is not reserved for a few unusually spiritual believers. It is the… Read More »
Day 27 – Prayer for a Renewed Mind
Scripture “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” —Romans 12:2 (NKJV) “and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,” —Ephesians 4:23 (NKJV) Reflection Our minds are not renewed all at once. Even after coming to… Read More »
Day 24 – Prayer for Forgiveness
Scripture “31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” —Ephesians 4:31-32 (NKJV) Reflection Forgiveness can be one of the hardest things God asks of us. When we have been hurt, misunderstood,… Read More »
Day 23 – Prayer for Patience
Scripture “But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” —James 1:4 (NKJV) “I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,” —Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV) Reflection Patience is one of the ways God forms maturity in us. We need it… Read More »
The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
One commonly asked question among Christians is, “Do all believers possess the Holy Spirit?” This question goes to the heart of our faith and its practical implications. Let’s delve into this vital aspect of our Christian walk. The answer is unequivocal: yes. When we accept Jesus Christ as our Savior, the Holy Spirit takes up… Read More »
God’s Masterpiece
Paul writes concerning the people of God: “For we are His workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10, NKJV). Verse 10 basically sums up the message of the Book of Ephesians by informing us of who we are in Christ and what… Read More »
Your Identity in Christ (Ephesians 1 – 3)
A small donation to the ministry will help us spread the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. The first three chapters of Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians have a great deal to teach us about who we are in Christ and what we have in Christ. The foundation of our identity as believers is… Read More »