For this Reason...

“For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.” Ephesians 1:15-23

You will profit as you give yourself to a study of Paul’s longest prayer and adopt it as a pattern for your own. Paul begins his prayer, “For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers...” (verses 15-16). To understand the reason for Paul’s prayer, read the preceding verses 3-14. Notice the similarities in verses 6, 12, 14.

Paul has just reviewed all of God’s gracious acts with which He composed His great salvation plan. What was the ultimate purpose of all these great benefits extended to believers? That God should be glorified. Paul’s response to these truths as well the good report of the believers at Ephesus was spontaneous thanksgiving and prayer.

Will your life today reflect God’s glory. This is His ultimate plan to be realized through you.

“Now may the God who gives perseverance and encouragement grant you to be of the same mind with one another according to Christ Jesus, so that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6