Ephesians 1: 18-19a
I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. NIV
This letter from Paul to the church at Ephesus is filled with such encouragement!
I love to read it in The Message, where verses 15-19 say, “That’s why, when I heard of the solid trust you have in the Master Jesus, and your outpouring of love to all the Christians, I couldn’t stop thanking God for you — every time I prayed, I’d think of you and give thanks. But I do more than thank. I ask — ask the God of our Master, Jesus Christ, the God of glory — to make you intelligent and discerning in knowing him personally, your eyes focused and clear, so that you can see exactly what it is he is calling you to do, grasp the immensity of this glorious way of life he has for Christians, oh, the utter extravagance of his work in us who trust him — endless energy, boundless strength.” MSG
Open the eyes of my heart, Lord. Help me to know the hope to which you have called me. Flood me with your incomparably great power. Help me to be intelligent and discerning. Keep me focused on exactly what it is you are calling me to do.
That’s my prayer today.
365 Days of Peace 