Prayer keeps turning us toward God for the strength and love we cannot manufacture on our own.
In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul prays for believers to be strengthened inwardly through God’s Spirit, rooted and established in love, and able to grasp the vastness of Christ’s love.
This is a prayer for more than changed circumstances. It asks God to shape people from within so they can remain grounded, receive His love more deeply, and live from its fullness.
Keep praying for what matters most
We naturally bring immediate needs to God. Paul’s prayer expands our vision. We can also pray for spiritual strength, deep roots, growing understanding, and a life filled with God’s presence.
The passage closes by directing attention to God’s power: He is able to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. Prayer rests not in our ability to find perfect words, but in the character and power of the One who hears.
- Who needs inner strength today?
- Where do you need to become more rooted in God’s love?
- What concern can you entrust again to God’s power?
Return to Ephesians 3:14-21 and use Paul’s themes to pray for yourself and for the people God brings to mind.