“TRUE PRAYER”

. . . devoted to prayer.

Romans 12:12c

I have written to many of you over the past month. In my notes I’ve stated that I’m praying for you. The question is, what have I been praying? I’ve also asked for requests. Thank you for giving me something specific to pray for.

However, the most effective prayer I could ever pray for you is the type of petition Paul made for the Ephesians. This is found in Ephesians 3:16 ff:

. . . that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man; so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith . . .

Isn’t that where the battle is really raging? In the inner man of the heart? That is where I fight my severest battles - right down deep in my heart. Battles in the form of doubt, fear, resentment, and a million other things.

I feel weak in the inner man of the heart sometimes. That is where we most often faint. Let me encourage you to pray that prayer in Ephesians for your fellow believers, for Pastor Dale, for Pastor Randy, and for me. We will surely appreciate it.

Specific prayer is essential regarding certain things, but you will never miss if you concentrate on the strengthening of the inner man. Let’s make this a priority.

If you don’t know how to pray in this way, ask God to show you. Go through other prayers of the Apostle Paul to learn his style. You’ll find similar prayers in Philippians 1 and Colossians 3. These three chapters have been of great help to me in my personal prayer life. I’m sure they will help you. God bless.

Love to you all.