First, he prays that they may see the hope of their calling.
Second, he prays that they would know the riches of the glory of God’s inheritance in the saints are.
Finally, he prays that they would have the eyes of their hearts enlightened to know the exceeding greatness of God’s power which is powerfully at work in them.
If we were simply to thank God for each other and pray constantly for the spiritual blessings of God to be manifested in one another’s lives what a difference it would make for the church’s sustenance, vitality, and continuance. What a glorious thing it would be for believers to commit to turning from praise to prayer for one another and for a greater outpouring of the spiritual blessings with which God has already blessed us in Christ. As we do, we will again have reason to praise God for allowing us the privilege of praying down His divine blessings on His people.
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